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The soil fill volume represents the amount of soil needed to fill a specified area to a certain depth. It's calculated by multiplying the length, width, and depth of the area to be filled.
The calculator uses the basic volume formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator can work with either metric (meters) or imperial (feet) units and will automatically provide the result in cubic meters (m³) or cubic feet (ft³) based on your input.
Details: Accurate volume calculation is crucial for determining how much soil you need for landscaping projects, garden beds, or construction projects, helping to avoid over- or under-ordering materials.
Tips: Measure the length and width of the area to be filled, then determine how deep you want the soil to be. Enter these values with their corresponding units. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for rectangular areas with uniform depth. For irregular shapes, you may need to break the area into multiple rectangular sections.
Q2: Should I order extra soil?
A: It's generally recommended to order 10-15% more soil than calculated to account for settling and irregularities in the terrain.
Q3: How does compaction affect the volume?
A: Compacted soil takes up less volume than loose soil. The calculator provides the loose volume; compacted volume will be about 20-30% less.
Q4: Can I use this for other materials?
A: Yes, this calculator works for any material where you need to calculate fill volume (sand, gravel, mulch, etc.), though weight will vary by material density.
Q5: How do I convert between cubic meters and cubic yards?
A: 1 cubic meter ≈ 1.30795 cubic yards. For cubic feet to cubic yards, divide by 27 (since 1 yard = 3 feet).