What does 1 cubic yard of topsoil look like?
1 cubic yard of topsoil is a large amount of dirt, measuring about the size of a cubic yard. When poured into a loose pile, it is 6.65 ft (2.03 m) wide and 28 in (71 cm) tall.
Volume
202 gallons
202 gal (765 L)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1.01 US tons (917 kg)
- Volume
- 202 gal (765 L)
- Pile width
- 6.65 ft (2.03 m)
- Pile height
- 28 in (71 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 it weigh?
- This amount of topsoil weighs 1.01 US tons (917 kg).
- What is the volume in smaller units?
- The volume is 202 gal (765 L), which is equal to 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- How dense is the soil?
- The typical density is 1.2 g/mL, though it ranges from 1 to 1.4 g/mL depending on packing.