Topsoil calculator: how much topsoil do I need?

Enter your area and depth to get cubic metres, tonnes and bulk bags of topsoil.

Material

Shape

Digging the area out first?

Area
15.0 m²
Volume
0.75 m³
Weight
0.98 t
Bulk bags
2

Shopping list

  • 2 x Topsoil Bulk Bag

Uses about 1.3 t per m³ and roughly 0.8 t per bulk bag — bag sizes vary by merchant.

How it works

  1. 1Pick a rectangle or circle.
  2. 2Enter the size and depth — 150mm for a new lawn, 300mm or more for beds.
  3. 3Turn on digging out to size a skip.
  4. 4Add the bags to your list and compare prices.

Material prices for this job

Now find the cheapest place to buy

Take your quantities across to Price Planter and compare them across UK builders' merchants — including whether splitting the order across two merchants works out cheaper.

Compare material prices

Quantities are typical trade allowances and a guide only — always confirm with your tradesperson or supplier before ordering.

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