Raised Bed Soil Calculator
Enter your raised bed dimensions to calculate how much soil you need.
A raised bed soil calculator helps you figure out how much garden soil you need before buying bags or bulk soil. Enter your bed length, width, and depth to estimate cubic feet, cubic yards, and the number of soil bags required.
FAQ’s
How do I calculate soil for a raised bed?
Multiply the bed’s length by width by soil depth in feet.
How many cubic feet of soil do I need for a 4×8 raised bed?
It depends on depth. A 4×8 bed filled 12 inches deep needs 32 cubic feet of soil.
How many bags of soil do I need for a raised bed?
Divide the total cubic feet by the bag size, then round up.
How deep should soil be in a raised bed?
Most vegetables do well with around 8 to 12 inches, though deeper-rooted crops may benefit from more.