How to use it
- Enter the length in feet
- Enter the width in feet
- Enter the depth in inches and click Calculate
What it does – This free calculator turns the length, width, and depth of your planting area into three useful units: cubic feet, cubic yards, and an estimated weight in US tons.
Why it matters – Cubic feet let you picture the volume of soil you’ll move, cubic yards are the standard unit that landscape suppliers quote, and the ton estimate helps you compare delivery fees and truck load limits.
How to read the results – The first number is the raw volume in cubic feet. Divide that figure by 27 to convert to cubic yards. Multiply the cubic‑yard result by 1.3 to see the approximate tonnage.
Example – A 10 ft × 5 ft plot dug 6 in deep produces 25 ft³, which equals 0.93 yd³ and about 1.21 tons.
Simply enter your dimensions, click Calculate, and receive instant, accurate numbers to plan your topsoil purchase.
Pro tips
- Add 10% extra volume to cover settling and compaction
- Round up to the nearest half‑yard for supplier pricing
- Order by cubic yards; most suppliers charge per yard, not per foot
- Convert depth from inches to feet before entering
Real-life examples
- A homeowner preparing a new garden bed wants to know how much topsoil to order
- A landscaper estimating material for a backyard lawn renovation
- A DIY enthusiast filling a raised planter for a vegetable patch
Case study
Jane needed soil for a 12 ft × 8 ft area 8 in deep. Using the calculator she saw she required 64 ft³ (2.37 yd³, ≈3.08 tons). She ordered 2.5 yd³, avoiding a costly over‑order and completed her garden on budget.