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How Much Topsoil for a 10×16 Lawn?

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2.07 cubic yard

For a 10×16 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $79 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 10 × 16 = 160 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 160 × (4/12) = 53.33 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 2.07 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 2.07 × $38.00 ≈ $79

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