The topsoil calculator determines the amount of topsoil required for a project. This could involve calculating the volume of topsoil required to create a new lawn, garden bed, or other landscaping feature.
Additionally, you can estimate the number of topsoil bags that are sufficient to meet the topsoil demands.
Our tool is simple to use, as it requires a few inputs to calculator topsoil volume. These typically include:
It’s that easy!
Steps to calculate the top soil amount include:
Measure the length and width of the land to calculate the area If the land is not a rectangle, divide the complex area into smaller regions Now calculate the area for each smaller region Add up all the results to get the overall area calculation
If you have a 34ft x 8ft area and want a 6-inch depth of topsoil:
Volume = 34ft * 8ft * 0.5ft = 40 cubic feet
Cubic yards = 40 cubic feet / 27 = 1.48 cubic yards
Anyone can use this calculator for landscaping, gardening, and construction projects. Under these areas, the tool serves various purposes, including:
You can calculate topsoil quantity so that you purchase that much amount and avoid spending additional expenses on extra volume.
Using the top soil calculator square feet helps to determine the right soil volume for creating a certain square feet bed in a construction project.
Gardeners can use the tool to get the right soil volume so that the area of land can be covered with a uniform topsoil layer. Factors Affecting the Topsoil Health:
Factor | Description |
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Natural Factors | |
Climate | Temperature, precipitation, wind |
Topography | Slope, aspect |
Parent Material | Underlying rock |
Human-Induced Factors |
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Agricultural Practices | Tillage, monoculture, overgrazing, chemical use |
Deforestation | Removal of vegetation cover |
Urbanization and Construction | Soil compaction, altered drainage |
Pollution | Industrial and agricultural contaminants |
Consequences of Poor Topsoil Health |
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Reduced agricultural productivity | |
Increased soil erosion | |
Water pollution | |
Loss of biodiversity | |
Climate change | |
Strategies for Improving Topsoil Health |
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Conservation Tillage | Minimize soil disturbance |
Crop Rotation | Maintain soil fertility |
Cover Crops | Protect soil and add organic matter |
Organic Matter Addition | Improve soil structure and nutrients |
Reduced Chemical Use | Protect soil and water quality |
Sustainable Land Management | Conserve soil resources and environment |
Formula to convert cubic yardage to equivalent tons: Weight (Tons) = Volume (yds) × Density (Tons/yd)
You need about 13 cu yd of topsoil to cover a 1000 sq ft lawn, considering the average depth of 4 inches. However, if your desired depth is more or less, you can use the above topsoil calculator to get the right estimation for soil volume for the said area. Related:
Category | Desired Results |
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pH Level | 5.0 to 6.2 |
Phosphorus (P-I) | Index of 50 |
Potassium (K-I) | Index of 50 |
Calcium (Ca%) | 40-60% of Cation Exchange |
Topsoil Type | HM%[a] | BS% | pH | P-I | K-I | Ca% | Mg% |
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Bulk | 0.3 | 69 | 5.2 | 009 | 026 | 45 | 10 |
Bagged | 0.7 | 78 | 5.8 | 166+ | 178 | 56 | 12.3 |
Category | Desired Results |
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pH Level | 5.5 to 8.5 |
Phosphate (PO₄) | 16 to 140 mg/L |
Potassium (K) | 121 to 1500 mg/L |
Magnesium (Mg) | 51 to 600 mg/L |
Nickel (Ni) | from <60 mg/kg |
Zinc (Zn) | from <200 mg/kg |
Copper (Cu) | from <100 mg/kg |
Additional References: https://www.ncagr.gov/soil-fertility-note-14-topsoil/download?attachment?attachment