Soil Volume Calculator
Calculate how much soil you need for raised beds, garden plots, and containers. Get volume in cubic feet, cubic yards, and bags needed.
Inputs
ft
ft
in
$
$
Results
Total Volume
32 cu ft
≈ 6 bathtubs
Cubic Yards1.19 cu yd
Volume (Liters)906.14 L
1 cu ft Bags Needed32
2 cu ft Bags Needed16
Cost (1 cu ft Bags)$192.00
Cost (2 cu ft Bags)$153.60
Cost (Bulk Delivery)$53.33
How to Use This Calculator
- Measure your raised bed or garden plot and enter the length and width in feet.
- Enter the desired soil depth in inches — most vegetables need at least 12 inches of root space.
- Input the cost per 1 cubic foot bag and the bulk cost per cubic yard so you can compare purchasing options.
- Read the Total Volume (cu ft and cu yd) to understand how much soil you need.
- Use the 1 cu ft Bags Needed or 2 cu ft Bags Needed values to plan your trip to the garden center, or compare against the Bulk Delivery Cost.
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