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How Much Topsoil for a 40×60 Lawn?

The answer

31.11 cubic yard

For a 40×60 ft lawn at 4" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $1,182 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 40 × 60 = 2400 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 2400 × (4/12) = 800 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 31.11 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 31.11 × $38.00 ≈ $1,182

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