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Topsoil for a 24×24 Area at 4 inches

A 24×24 area (576 sq ft) at 4 inches needs about 7.11 cubic yards of topsoil — roughly $228. See the full breakdown.

You need

7.11 cu yd

Estimated material cost $228

Area

576 sq ft

Volume

192.0 cu ft

40-lb bags

256

Weight

7.82 tons

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Local price (per cuyd)

You need

7.11 cu yd

Estimated material cost $228

Area

576 sq ft

Volume

192.0 cu ft

40-lb bags

256

Weight

7.82 tons

Material shopping list

Order about 7.11 cubic yards of topsoil.
Budget about $228 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.