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How Much Topsoil for a 8×10 Garden bed?

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3.11 cubic yard

For a 8×10 ft garden bed at 12" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $118 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 8 × 10 = 80 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 80 × (12/12) = 80 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 3.11 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 3.11 × $38.00 ≈ $118

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