Topsoil & Fill Dirt Calculator

Estimate how much topsoil, fill dirt, or garden mix you need and compare costs to find the right soil type for your project.

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Depth (in)

Waste Factor (%)

Pricing per Cubic Yard (edit to match local rates)

Topsoil ($/cu yd)

Fill Dirt ($/cu yd)

Garden Mix ($/cu yd)

Volume Needed

4.07 cu yd

110.0 cu ft (incl. 10% waste)

Truck Loads

1 load

~10 cu yd per truck · 5.30 tons

Best Price

$61.11

Fill Dirt ($15.00/cu yd)

Purchase Option	Quantity	Est. Cost
Topsoil	4.07 cu yd / 4.48 tons	$122.22
Fill DirtBest value	4.07 cu yd / 5.30 tons	$61.11
Garden Mix	4.07 cu yd / 3.67 tons	$203.70

Fill Dirt: $61.11 for 4.07 cu ydFill dirt is the cheapest option at $15.00/cu yd. Use it for grading, filling holes, and building up low areas. It's not suitable for planting — add topsoil on top if you need to grow anything.

This is an estimate only. Actual soil needs vary based on site conditions, settling, and compaction. Weight conversions are approximate (~1.1 tons/cu yd for topsoil, ~1.3 for fill dirt, ~0.9 for garden mix). Always confirm pricing and delivery fees with your local supplier.