This garden soil reference table shows the soil needed for a range of length values, assuming a width of 2 m and a depth of 15 cm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Garden Soil Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Length | Soil needed | In litres | 50-litre bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 m | 0.390 | 390 | 8 |
| 2.5 m | 0.750 | 750 | 15 |
| 3.8 m | 1.140 | 1,140 | 23 |
| 5 m | 1.500 | 1,500 | 30 |
| 7.5 m | 2.250 | 2,250 | 45 |
| 10 m | 3.000 | 3,000 | 60 |
| 15 m | 4.500 | 4,500 | 90 |
| 25 m | 7.500 | 7,500 | 150 |
| 35 m | 10.500 | 10,500 | 210 |
| 50 m | 15.000 | 15,000 | 300 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your length and read across to the soil needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Garden Soil Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Garden Soil Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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