How Much Topsoil for a 16×16 Lawn?

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3.32 cubic yard

For a 16×16 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $126 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

1. Area: 16 × 16 = 256 sq ft
2. Volume: 256 × (4/12) = 85.33 cubic feet
3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 3.32 cubic yard
4. Cost: 3.32 × $38.00 ≈ $126

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