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.

To calculate mulch in yards, it is essential to note that one cubic yard of material will cover an area of 324 square feet at a depth of an inch. To determine the total amount of mulch needed, the formula is: Square footage x desired depth (in inches)/ 324.

2000 lb / 534lb per wheelbarrow = 3.75 wheel barrows per ton. Practically I would roughly double it to 7 or 8 loads.

A regular size pick-up truck will hold three cubic yards of mulch. Topsoil, compost and heavier materials limit a load to one cubic yard.

Typically, a bulk bag will cover an area of 30 square metres to the depth of an inch.

Fill dirt is a combination of natural materials, like rock, sand, and shale, used to—you guessed it—fill in a hole or change property elevation. Topsoil, on the other hand, is dirt fortified with nutrients usually used for gardens and grass.

Can I put topsoil over existing lawn? ›

If you're looking for a short answer, then yes, you can put topsoil over grass and existing garden lawns. Although it's possible for grass to grow through the topsoil, this can only be successful depending on the thickness of topsoil applied as a top dressing.

Topsoil sold by the scoop (frontloader bucket) or truckload is measured by the cubic yard and available from companies that sell landscaping materials. Expect to pay between $12 and $55 per cubic yard. Delivery can increase this amount up to around $100 or more depending on soil quality and distance.

Coarse-textured mulches can be applied up to 4 inches deep and provide long-term weed control. Fine-textured mulches pack more tightly and should only be applied to a depth of about 2 inches. If the mulch is too decomposed, it is a weed propagation medium rather than a means of prevention.

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.

One cubic yard is a volume measuring 3 feet wide, 3 feet long, and 3 feet tall. It is equal to 27 cubic feet. Your typical wheelbarrow holds 4-5 cubic feet of material or 1 cubic yard could fill approximately 7-9 wheelbarrow loads.

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.

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!

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).