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How Much Topsoil for 250 Square Feet?
3.09cubic yards
at 4 inches deep — about 112 bags (0.75 cu ft each) or 3.4 tons
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| Depth | Cubic yards | Cubic feet | 40 lb bags (≈0.75 cu ft) | Approx. tons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.54 yd³ | 41.7 ft³ | 56 | 1.7 |
| 4 in (typical) | 3.09 yd³ | 83.3 ft³ | 112 | 3.4 |
| 6 in | 4.63 yd³ | 125 ft³ | 167 | 5.09 |
New garden beds typically need 4–6 inches of topsoil, raised-bed topping 2–4 inches, and lawn leveling only ½–1 inch. Topsoil is heavy — about 1.1 tons per cubic yard — so plan delivery for anything over a yard.
The math: 250 sq ft × depth in feet ÷ 27 = cubic yards. One cubic yard of topsoil covers 162 sq ft at 2" · 81 sq ft at 4" · 54 sq ft at 6".
For lawn top-dressing at ½ inch, divide the ½-inch numbers from the 1-inch figure — or use the calculator with a custom depth.
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