How Much Topsoil for a 12×18 Lawn?
The answer
2.8 cubic yard
For a 12×18 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $106 at US national average pricing.
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- Estimated cost (US avg)
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How we calculated this
- 1. Area: 12 × 18 = 216 sq ft
- 2. Volume: 216 × (4/12) = 72 cubic feet
- 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 2.8 cubic yard
- 4. Cost: 2.8 × $38.00 ≈ $106