Topsoil for 50 sq ft

0.62 yd³

Topsoil for 50 ft² at 4 in deep · 23 × 0.75 ft³ bag

Topsoil for 50 ft² by depth

Depth	yd³	ft³	Bags	Tons	Bulk / bagged cost
2 in	0.31	8.3	12	0.34	$11 / $42
4 in	0.62	16.7	23	0.68	$22 / $80
6 in	0.93	25.0	34	1.02	$32 / $119
8 in	1.23	33.3	45	1.36	$43 / $158

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: 50 ft² × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 16.7 ft³; ÷ 27 = 0.62 yd³. 50 ft² is, for example, a 7.1 × 7.1 ft square or a 5 × 10 ft strip.

How much topsoil do I need for 50 square feet?

At 4 in deep, 50 ft² needs 0.62 cubic yards (16.7 ft³) – about 23 × 0.75 ft³ bag. That weighs roughly 0.7 tons.

Is it cheaper to buy topsoil in bulk or bags for 50 sq ft?

At typical prices ($35/yd³ bulk vs $3.50 per bag) bulk costs about $22 versus $80 in bags, before delivery. Bags are simpler for small jobs.

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