This soil bags reference table shows the bags needed for a range of soil volume needed values, assuming a volume per bag of 0.05 m³. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Soil Bags Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Soil volume needed | Bags needed |
|---|---|
| 0.13 m³ | 3 |
| 0.25 m³ | 5 |
| 0.38 m³ | 8 |
| 0.5 m³ | 10 |
| 0.75 m³ | 15 |
| 1 m³ | 20 |
| 1.5 m³ | 30 |
| 2.5 m³ | 50 |
| 3.5 m³ | 70 |
| 5 m³ | 100 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your soil volume needed and read across to the bags needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Soil Bags Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Soil Bags Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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