What this topsoil calculator calculates
A 500 ft² lawn area at 2 in topsoil depth needs 83.33 ft³, or 3.09 yd³, before waste.
Formula
Area × depth ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = cubic yards; yards × the selected topsoil density = planning weight.
Worked example
With 10% waste, 3.09 yd³ becomes 3.40 yd³. At 2,000 lb/yd³, the planning weight is about 6,800 lb.
Ordering decision
Topsoil depth for sod depends on the existing grade and sod supplier. Confirm whether the delivery is loose volume or screened product.
The page cites the applicable Uzi Tools reference table beside the calculator. Product labels, current editions, local code, and a licensed professional govern structural, electrical, and life-safety work.
How to use it
- Enter the measured dimensions and keep the displayed units beside each field.
- Review the topsoil for beds, grading, or sod result and the substituted formula before ordering.
- Adjust waste for the layout, cut pattern, product package, and site conditions.
- Copy or print the material list, then verify the cited product data and local requirements.
Topsoil for beds, grading, or sod
Use this topsoil calculator for a measured area and installed depth. It reports volume, approximate weight, and package count, with a separate sod-related decision note.
Limits and professional review
Measurements, product yield, waste, moisture, and site conditions can change the order quantity. Local code and a licensed professional govern structural and electrical work.