How much does a cubic yard of topsoil weigh?

Screened topsoil weighs roughly 1.1 tons (2,200 lb) per cubic yard when moist.

How deep should new topsoil be?

Add 4–6 inches for new lawns and 8–12 inches for vegetable gardens.

Calculate how much topsoil you need to level a lawn or fill a bed. Estimate cubic yards, bags, and delivery quantity.

Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.

Volume (cu ft) = area × depth ÷ 12. Cubic yards = cu ft ÷ 27. Waste-adjusted = volume × (1 + waste%).

How much does a cubic yard of topsoil weigh?: Screened topsoil weighs roughly 1.1 tons (2,200 lb) per cubic yard when moist.
How deep should new topsoil be?: Add 4–6 inches for new lawns and 8–12 inches for vegetable gardens.

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Estimate topsoil by area and depth, with bag and cubic-yard conversions for lawns and gardens.