What does 1 cubic foot of topsoil look like?
One cubic foot of topsoil is a volume of 7.48 gal (28.3 L). It is about the size of a 5-gallon bucket and, when poured into a loose pile, measures 26.6 in (67.6 cm) wide and 9.32 in (23.7 cm) tall.
Volume
7.48 gallons
7.48 gal (28.3 L)
about the size of a 5-gallon bucket
- Weight
- 74.9 lb (34 kg)
- Volume
- 7.48 gal (28.3 L)
- Pile width
- 26.6 in (67.6 cm)
- Pile height
- 9.32 in (23.7 cm)
- Density
- 1.2 g/mL
Topsoil typically ranges 1–1.4 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of topsoil weigh?
- This amount of topsoil weighs 74.9 lb (34 kg).
- How does the volume compare to common kitchen measurements?
- In kitchen measures, this volume is equal to 5,745 teaspoons, 1,915 tablespoons, or 120 cups.
- What is the typical density of this soil?
- The typical density is 1.2 g/mL, though it ranges from 1 to 1.4 g/mL depending on packing.