How much space does this amount of soil occupy?

It has a volume of 5.64 tbsp (83.3 mL), which can also be measured as 16.9 teaspoons or 0.352 cups.

What does it look like when poured out?

When poured into a loose pile, it measures 3.81 in (9.69 cm) wide and 1.34 in (3.39 cm) tall.

The weight is 3.53 oz (100 g) with a typical density of 1.2 g/mL, though this can range from 1 to 1.4 g/mL depending on packing.

Volume

Weighs 3.53 oz (100 g)

Quick answer

100 grams of topsoil: about the size of a large egg: 5.64 tablespoons, or 0.352 cups.

100 grams of topsoil is a small amount of earth that fits easily in the palm of your hand. It is about the size of a large egg.

Topsoil typically ranges 1–1.4 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.

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How much space does this amount of soil occupy?: It has a volume of 5.64 tbsp (83.3 mL), which can also be measured as 16.9 teaspoons or 0.352 cups.
What does it look like when poured out?: When poured into a loose pile, it measures 3.81 in (9.69 cm) wide and 1.34 in (3.39 cm) tall.
How does the weight compare to the volume?: The weight is 3.53 oz (100 g) with a typical density of 1.2 g/mL, though this can range from 1 to 1.4 g/mL depending on packing.