Topsoil Reference

Topsoil for 200 Square Feet

How much topsoil you need for 200 square feet at 4 inches deep.

Topsoil for 200 sq ft

At 4 inches deep, 5 percent added.

Cubic yards
2.59cu yd
Tons (approx)
2.85tons
cubic yards = 200 × (4 / 12) ÷ 27 × 1.05 = 2.59

About 18.6 m² at 10 cm.

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About this estimate

This assumes a 4 inch depth, common for leveling and topping beds. Topsoil weighs roughly 1.1 tons per cubic yard when fairly dry. For a deeper raised bed, scale the depth up.

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Common questions

How much topsoil for 200 square feet at 4 inches?

About 2.59 cubic yards, roughly 2.85 tons, with 5 percent added.

How deep should topsoil be?

Two to four inches to level or top up, deeper for new beds or raised beds. This page assumes 4 inches.
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