How much Soil3 do you need?
Wondering "how much soil do I need?" You've come to the right place! Use our compost calculator
to figure out how much soil you will need for your garden. Calculate based on your unique garden layout!
Note: 1 BigYellowBag = 1 cubic yard
1 Mini Cube = 1 cubic foot (7.48 gallons)
Project Type
To start calculating, add shape and area (dimension) that best represent your garden.
There are geometric shapes at the bottom for help determining the measurements for common garden areas. You can add multiple shapes and dimensions in our soil calculator by clicking on "Calculate Another" button.
Click "Calculate" to see how many bags of compost your project will most likely require.
Overseeding a lawn
Seeding a new lawn (amending soil)
Seeding a new lawn (mulch over seed)
Sodding a new lawn
Aerating & spreading compost
Traditional Garden Beds
Raised Garden Bed
Shrub Border
Containers
Add a new shape
Select the shape for the new area.
Add Area
Calculate
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