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Topsoil for a 10×10 Area at 3 inches
A 10×10 area (100 sq ft) at 3 inches needs about 0.93 cubic yards of topsoil — roughly $30. See the full breakdown.
You need
0.93 cu yd
Estimated material cost $30
Area
100 sq ft
Volume
25.0 cu ft
40-lb bags
34
Weight
1.02 tons
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You need
0.93 cu yd
Estimated material cost $30
Area
100 sq ft
Volume
25.0 cu ft
40-lb bags
34
Weight
1.02 tons
Material shopping list
- Order about 0.93 cubic yards of topsoil.
- Budget about $30 before delivery, taxes, and labor.
- Add 5–10% waste for uneven subgrade, cuts, settling, or spillage.
Formula & assumptions
Area = length x width. Volume = area x depth / 12. Cubic yards = cubic feet / 27. Cost = quantity x local unit price.
- Default depth: 3 inches
- Default price: $32 per cuyd
- 40-lb bags yield: 0.75 cu ft each
- Weight factor: 1.1 tons per cubic yard
These assumptions make the estimate easy for search engines and AI answer tools to verify. Replace the default price with your supplier quote for a local estimate.
Based on $32 per cuyd national average. Enter your local price for an exact quote. Estimate only.