How much topsoil for 500 square feet?
At 4 inches deep, 500 square feet needs 6.17 cubic yards of topsoil, or about 223 bags (0.75 cu ft (40 lb) each).
Topsoil weighs about 1.1 tons per cubic yard, more when wet.
| Depth | Cubic yards | 0.75 cu ft (40 lb) bags | 1 cu ft bags | Tons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 3.09 | 112 | 84 | 3.40 |
| 4 in | 6.17 | 223 | 167 | 6.79 |
| 6 in | 9.26 | 334 | 250 | 10.19 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.