Topsoil, Dirt & Mulch Bulk Material Calculator (2024)

FAQs

What area does 1 ton of topsoil cover? ›

How much will 1 tonne of topsoil cover? Topsoils can vary in screening sizes, therefore some topsoils may be denser than others. Generally speaking, 1 tonne of topsoil will cover 0.63 cubic metres or 22 cubic feet or 0.81 cubic yards.

There are roughly 27 cubic feet in a yard, and a 40-pound sack of dirt commonly covers around 0.75 cubic feet. This really intends that there are roughly 36 sacks of dirt in a yard.

So, for a standard-size lawn of 1,000 square feet, you would need approximately 13 cubic yards (18 tons) of topsoil to cover the entire lawn at 4 inches deep. You can expect to spend around $130 to $650 for the topsoil, depending on the quality.

Length in feet x Width in feet x Depth in feet (inches divided by 12). Take the total and divide by 27 (the amount of cubic feet in a yard). The final figure will be the estimated amount of cubic yards required.

Budget Top Soil - £40 per approximate ton - tipped loose.

Fill dirt consists of a mixture of broken down rocks, sand and clay. It contains little fertility for plants to grow, or any organic matter. There are still many reasons you would want to select fill dirt for your project. Topsoil contains organic matter and is likely to shift or settle over time.

Depending upon your wheelbarrow size (i.e. 2 or 3 cubic feet per wheelbarrow load), it will take 9 to 14 full loads to equal 1 cubic yard.

A good rule of thumb is 2-3 inches for new gardens and lawn repairs. Input Your Measurements: Enter the length, width, and desired depth of your area into our Topsoil Calculator.

Benefits of Buying Bulk Mulch

When you buy landscape materials in bulk, the entire batch looks the same. With bags, there can be variances – and this may not be acceptable for some projects. Plus, the lack of packaging makes buying bulk mulch an eco-friendly choice. Making a bulk purchase can also save you money.

How thick to lay mulch? ›

A 1-inch to 2-inch layer of fine mulch should be sufficient, while a coarser material should be 3 to 4 inches deep. Too much of either type can suffocate your plants. In areas where you simply want to keep anything from growing, you can lay it on as thick as you like.

Weeds need light and warm soil to survive. To use mulch as a natural weed barrier, you need to put down a 2- to 3-inch layer. That's enough to keep most weed seeds from sprouting. Because you block their access to sunlight, they won't have enough energy to push through the mulch.

1 tonne of packed topsoil measures roughly 24.7 cubic feet- that's just under 3 feet along each plane- much heavier than it looks!

To calculate how much topsoil you need, simply measure the dimensions of the area you wish to cover and multiply this by the depth required.

An acre furrow slice is the volume or soil in an acre of topsoil 6-7 inches deep. The estimated average weight of soil in an acre furrow slice is 2,000,000 lbs (1,000 tons).