How Much Topsoil for a 20×30 Lawn?
The answer
7.78 cubic yard
For a 20×30 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $296 at US national average pricing.
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How we calculated this
- 1. Area: 20 × 30 = 600 sq ft
- 2. Volume: 600 × (4/12) = 200 cubic feet
- 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 7.78 cubic yard
- 4. Cost: 7.78 × $38.00 ≈ $296