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How Much Topsoil for a 12×12 Flower bed?

The answer

1.4 cubic yard

For a 12×12 ft flower bed at 3" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $53 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 12 × 12 = 144 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 144 × (3/12) = 36 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 1.4 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 1.4 × $38.00 ≈ $53

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