Topsoil for 25 sq ft

0.31 yd³

Topsoil for 25 ft² at 4 in deep · 12 × 0.75 ft³ bag

Topsoil for 25 ft² by depth

Depth	yd³	ft³	Bags	Tons	Bulk / bagged cost
2 in	0.15	4.2	6	0.17	$5 / $21
4 in	0.31	8.3	12	0.34	$11 / $42
6 in	0.46	12.5	17	0.51	$16 / $60
8 in	0.62	16.7	23	0.68	$22 / $80

Use 2 in to top-dress a lawn, 4–6 in for new lawns and 6–12 in for raised or new garden beds. Loose topsoil settles about 10–20%.

Volume = area × depth: 25 ft² × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 8.3 ft³; ÷ 27 = 0.31 yd³. 25 ft² is, for example, a 5.0 × 5.0 ft square or a 2 × 10 ft strip.

How much topsoil do I need for 25 square feet?

At 4 in deep, 25 ft² needs 0.31 cubic yards (8.3 ft³) – about 12 × 0.75 ft³ bag. That weighs roughly 0.3 tons.

Is it cheaper to buy topsoil in bulk or bags for 25 sq ft?

At typical prices ($35/yd³ bulk vs $3.50 per bag) bulk costs about $11 versus $42 in bags, before delivery. Bags are simpler for small jobs.

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