Soil Volume and Weight Calculator

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Estimates the volume and weight of soil needed for your garden or landscaping project based on dimensions and soil density.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Length, Width, Depth, and Soil Density in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Volume and Weight 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.

Length: 8 feet; Width: 4 feet; Depth: 0.5 feet; Soil Density: 75 lbs/cubic foot

Volume: 16 cubic feet; Weight: 1,200 pounds; Volume: 0.5925925926 cubic yards; Weight: 0.6 tons

Length: 12 feet; Width: 6 feet; Depth: 1 feet; Soil Density: 75 lbs/cubic foot

Volume: 72 cubic feet; Weight: 5,400 pounds; Volume: 2.666666667 cubic yards; Weight: 2.7 tons

Length: 20 feet; Width: 10 feet; Depth: 1.5 feet; Soil Density: 75 lbs/cubic foot

Volume: 300 cubic feet; Weight: 22,500 pounds; Volume: 11.11111111 cubic yards; Weight: 11.25 tons

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