How Much Topsoil for 1,500 Square Feet?
How much topsoil for 1,500 square feet: about 18.52 cubic yards at 4 inches deep, or 9.26 yards for a 2-inch top dressing.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Topsoil by depth over 1,500 sq ft
| Depth | Cubic yards | Approx. tons | 1 cu ft bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 4.63 | 5.6 | 125 |
| 2 in | 9.26 | 11.1 | 250 |
| 3 in | 13.89 | 16.7 | 375 |
| 4 in | 18.52 | 22.2 | 500 |
| 6 in | 27.78 | 33.3 | 750 |
Tons use roughly 1.2 tons per cubic yard; wet soil is heavier, so check the supplier’s figure if they sell by weight.
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Which depth?
A light top dressing of 1/4 to 1/2 inch evens out an existing lawn. Filling low spots or overseeding often uses 1 to 2 inches. A new lawn or garden is usually built on 4 to 6 inches of topsoil.
Bulk or bagged
At 18.52 yards, bulk delivery is far cheaper and easier than bags. A cubic yard of bulk topsoil is the same as 27 one-cubic-foot bags. See how much a yard of topsoil covers.
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Weight and hauling
Soil is heavy and mulch is bulky. A half-ton pickup can usually carry only a fraction of a yard of soil safely, even if it looks like more would fit. Delivery is often the safer and faster option.
Delivery and spreading
Bulk soil and mulch are usually dumped in one pile, so choose a spot on a tarp or driveway close to the work. A wheelbarrow holds about 1/10 to 1/6 of a yard, so a few yards means many trips; a helper and two wheelbarrows speed things up.
Checking quality
Good bulk soil is dark, crumbly and free of trash, large rocks and weed roots. Ask whether it is screened and whether compost is blended in. If possible, look at the pile before ordering or ask for a sample.
Questions people ask
How many yards of topsoil for 1,500 sq ft?
About 18.52 cubic yards at 4 inches deep.
How much topsoil for 1,500 sq ft at 2 inches?
About 9.26 cubic yards.
How deep should topsoil be for a new lawn?
About 4 to 6 inches.
How much does a yard of topsoil weigh?
Roughly 1 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture.
Should I buy screened topsoil?
Yes for lawns and beds; screening removes rocks, roots and clods.
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