Topsoil Reference

Topsoil for 100 Square Metres

How much topsoil you need for 100 square metres at 10 cm deep.

Topsoil for 100 m²

At 10 cm deep, 5 percent added.

Cubic metres
10.5
Tonnes (approx)
15.12t
cubic metres = 100 × 0.10 × 1.05 = 10.5

About 1076 sq ft at 4 inches.

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About this estimate

This assumes a 10 cm depth. Topsoil weighs roughly 1.4 tonnes per cubic metre when fairly dry. Scale the depth up for raised beds.

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Common questions

How much topsoil for 100 square metres at 10 cm?

About 10.5 cubic metres, roughly 15.12 tonnes, with 5 percent added.

How deep should topsoil be?

Five to ten centimetres to level or top up, deeper for new and raised beds. This page assumes 10 cm.
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