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A topsoil calculator determines how many cubic yards of topsoil you need to cover a garden bed, lawn, or landscaping area. Topsoil is the upper 2–8 inches of soil — the biologically active layer where plants grow.

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1. 1Volume = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Depth (in) / 324 = cubic yards
2. 2For lawns: 3–4 inches of topsoil for seeding; 1–2 inches for topdressing
3. 3For garden beds: 6–8 inches of quality topsoil
4. 4Weight: topsoil weighs ~1.1–1.5 tons per cubic yard (depending on moisture)

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