Garden
Soil Calculator
How much soil to fill that raised bed or planter? Get cubic yards, cubic feet, and a bag count. Built-in raised bed presets.
Enter bed dimensions.
FAQ
Raised bed mix vs garden soil? +
Raised beds want a loose blend: roughly ⅓ topsoil, ⅓ compost, ⅓ aeration (vermiculite/perlite). Garden soil alone compacts.
Should the bed be full? +
Yes — soil settles 10–20% in the first season. Mound it slightly at fill time and top up next spring.