How Much Topsoil Do I Need?
Add 4–6 inches of topsoil for new lawns and 8–12 inches for raised vegetable beds.
Worked example
A 20 ft × 10 ft area at 4 inches deep = 200 × (4 ÷ 12) = 66.7 cubic feet = 2.47 cubic yards of topsoil.
Add 4–6 inches of topsoil for new lawns and 8–12 inches for raised vegetable beds.
A 20 ft × 10 ft area at 4 inches deep = 200 × (4 ÷ 12) = 66.7 cubic feet = 2.47 cubic yards of topsoil.