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Topsoil & sand calculator

Raised beds, new lawn or paver sand.

How it works: Cubic feet = area × depth (in) ÷ 12, plus 10% for settling. Tons = cubic yards × density (topsoil about 1.1, sand about 1.35).

Project measurements

Material
Your areaDepth guide: 2 in to top-dress a lawn, 4–6 in for new lawn, 8–12 in for raised beds.
Prices, waste and delivery
Use 0 if you can haul it yourself.

Prices are typical 2026 US home-center and landscape-yard prices. Type your local quote for an exact answer.

Raised bed: use the inside length and width and the bed’s height.

FAQ

How much soil for a 4×8 raised bed?

About 26.7 cubic feet at 10 inches deep, or about 1 cubic yard.

Is sand sold by the ton or yard?

Usually by the ton. The calculator shows both.

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