This raised bed soil reference table shows the soil needed for a range of length values, assuming a width of 4 ft and a fill depth of 12 in. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Raised Bed Soil Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Length | Soil needed | Cubic yards |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ft | 8.00 | 0.296 |
| 4 ft | 16.00 | 0.593 |
| 6 ft | 24.00 | 0.889 |
| 8 ft | 32.00 | 1.185 |
| 12 ft | 48.00 | 1.778 |
| 16 ft | 64.00 | 2.370 |
| 24 ft | 96.00 | 3.556 |
| 40 ft | 160.00 | 5.926 |
| 56 ft | 224.00 | 8.296 |
| 80 ft | 320.00 | 11.852 |
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 Raised Bed Soil Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Raised Bed Soil Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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