How Much Topsoil for a 10×12 Lawn?
The answer
1.56 cubic yard
For a 10×12 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $59 at US national average pricing.
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How we calculated this
- 1. Area: 10 × 12 = 120 sq ft
- 2. Volume: 120 × (4/12) = 40 cubic feet
- 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 1.56 cubic yard
- 4. Cost: 1.56 × $38.00 ≈ $59