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How Much Topsoil for a 4×4 Garden bed?

The answer

0.62 cubic yard

For a 4×4 ft garden bed at 12" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $24 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 4 × 4 = 16 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 16 × (12/12) = 16 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 0.62 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 0.62 × $38.00 ≈ $24

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