Calculateur de Terreau

Les saisies utilisent les unités américaines (ft/in/lb et USD) ; les équivalents métriques sont affichés lorsqu’ils sont disponibles.

Calculez verges cubes, tonnes et sacs.

Area Details

Lawn 4-6", garden 8-12"
Area
Verges cubes
Tonnes
Sacs nécessaires
Coût en vrac

Comment calculer Topsoil

Formule : Cubic feet = L × W × (depth ÷ 12). Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27. Tonnes = cubic yards × density (1.0-1.3).

Recommended Depths

ApplicationDepthCoverage per cu yd
Top-dressing lawn1/4 - 1/2 inch648-1,296 sq ft
New lawn4-6 inches54-81 sq ft
Garden bed8-12 inches27-40 sq ft
Raised bed (full)12+ inches27 sq ft or less

Conseil : For raised beds, mix topsoil with compost (60/40 ratio) pour best results. Bulk delivery is cheaper pour 1+ cubic yards. A standard pickup truck bed holds ~1 cubic yard.

FAQ

Topsoil pour new lawn?
4-6 inches deep. 1,000 sq ft at 4" = 12.3 cu yd = ~15 tons.
Weight per cubic yard?
~1.25 tons (2,500 lbs) dry. Moist = 1.5+ tons. Pickup = ~1 cu yd capacity.
Topsoil vs compost?
Topsoil = mineral base pour planting. Compost = organic amendment. Mix 60% topsoil + 40% compost pour gardens.
Bulk or bagged?
1+ cu yd: bulk delivery cheaper. Under 1 cu yd: bagged more convenient (0.75-2 cu ft bags).

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