Potting Soil Calculator

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Calculates the volume of potting soil needed for a container based on its dimensions.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Container Shape, Length, Width, Height, and Radius in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Volume in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Container Shape: Rectangle/Square; Length: 6 inches; Width: 6 inches; Height: 6 inches; Radius: 0 inches

Volume: 216 cubic inches; Volume: 0.935064 gallons; Volume: 3.5396136 liters; Volume: 0.125 cubic feet

Container Shape: Cylinder; Length: 0 inches; Width: 0 inches; Height: 8 inches; Radius: 5 inches

Volume: 628.318 cubic inches; Volume: 2.719988622 gallons; Volume: 10.2963099 liters; Volume: 0.3636099537 cubic feet

Container Shape: Rectangle/Square; Length: 12 inches; Width: 12 inches; Height: 12 inches; Radius: 0 inches

Volume: 1,728 cubic inches; Volume: 7.480512 gallons; Volume: 28.3169088 liters; Volume: 1 cubic feet

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