How Much Topsoil for a 6×8 Garden bed?
The answer
1.87 cubic yard
For a 6×8 ft garden bed at 12" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $71 at US national average pricing.
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How we calculated this
- 1. Area: 6 × 8 = 48 sq ft
- 2. Volume: 48 × (12/12) = 48 cubic feet
- 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 1.87 cubic yard
- 4. Cost: 1.87 × $38.00 ≈ $71
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