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How Much Topsoil for a 16×24 Lawn?

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4.98 cubic yard

For a 16×24 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $189 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 16 × 24 = 384 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 384 × (4/12) = 128 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 4.98 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 4.98 × $38.00 ≈ $189

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