Raised bed soil calculator
Soil for raised beds: cubic feet, yards and bag counts.
Short answer: cu ft = L × W × (depth ÷ 12). Common bag size: 1.5 cu ft. 4 × 8 ft × 12" = 32 cu ft = 22 bags of 1.5 cu ft. Enter your measurements above and the raised bed soil calculator returns the quantity, unit conversions and an estimated cost instantly, in imperial or metric — no sign-up needed.
What do you need to measure?
What is the answer?
Cubic feet
32.0
Cubic yards
1.19
1.5 cu ft bags
22
How does the raised bed soil calculator work?
cu ft = L × W × (depth ÷ 12). Common bag size: 1.5 cu ft.
What does a worked example look like?
4 × 8 ft × 12" = 32 cu ft = 22 bags of 1.5 cu ft.
What do people ask most?
›Best mix?
Classic 'Mel's Mix': 1/3 peat, 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite.
›How deep for veggies?
12" for most vegetables; 18"+ for root crops.
Which garden calculator should you use next?
Where can you learn more?
Read field notes on estimating and materials, or browse every calculator we make.
What should you read before you order materials?
Field notes from real jobs that explain the numbers behind this calculator.
A Pro's Raised Bed Soil Recipe for High-Yield Vegetables
Tired of your raised bed vegetables underperforming after the first season? The common "thirds" recipe is often to blame. I'll break down why it fails and share my professional, multi-component raised bed soil recipe designed for sustained fertility, proper drainage, and high-yi…
A Pro's Raised Bed Soil Recipe That Resists Settling
Tired of your raised bed soil level dropping by inches every season? I get it. After years of testing mixes on client sites, I've perfected a raised bed soil recipe using four key ingredients that create a stable, long-lasting structure. This isn't just about nutrients; it's abo…
Pea Gravel vs. Decomposed Granite: A Pro's Take on Walkways
As a landscape estimator, I've seen homeowners agonize over pea gravel vs. decomposed granite. I'll break down the real-world performance, including which one tracks into the house more (by a lot), which one survives a Midwest winter, and the true installed cost per square foot…
Why Mulch Disappears: A Pro's Guide to Mulch Depth & Longevity
Ever wonder why your fresh mulch looks thin just months later? I'm a professional landscaper, and the answer is usually compaction and the wrong initial mulch depth. This guide breaks down how to choose and apply mulch that lasts, saving you time and money.