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Topsoil
A kind of soil · also called Top soil
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Topsoil is the nutrient-rich outermost ground layer, packing about 10.0 ounces (284 grams) into a standard measuring cup.
With an average bulk density of about 75 pounds per cubic foot (1.2 grams per milliliter), dry topsoil is denser than pure peat moss or bagged potting mix. A standard five-gallon bucket holds roughly 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of dry material. It weighs less than pure sand or gravel because plant matter and root channels create porous air pockets. When rain soaks into the ground, absorbed moisture can significantly increase its total weight.
From Wikipedia
Topsoil is the upper layer of soil. It has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms and is where most of the Earth's biological soil activity occurs.
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- How much does a cup of topsoil weigh?
- One US cup of typical topsoil weighs about 10.0 ounces (284 grams). That makes it roughly twenty percent heavier than an equal volume of water.
One cup weighs
10 oz (284 g)
- One tablespoon
- 0.626 oz (17.7 g)
- One teaspoon
- 0.209 oz (5.91 g)
- Density
- 1.2 g/mL
Quick answer
One US cup of typical topsoil weighs about 10.0 ounces (284 grams). That makes it roughly twenty percent heavier than an equal volume of water.
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