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How Much Topsoil for a 12×16 Lawn?

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2.49 cubic yard

For a 12×16 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $95 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 12 × 16 = 192 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 192 × (4/12) = 64 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 2.49 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 2.49 × $38.00 ≈ $95

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