Compost Calculator
Estimate compost volume for garden beds in yards and bags.
Estimate yard and garden materials by area and depth with waste adjustments.
CalcShed's landscaping calculators estimate bulk yard and garden materials - mulch, topsoil, compost, sod, grass seed, fill dirt, and decorative stone - by area and depth. Enter your dimensions and each tool converts to cubic yards, tons, bags, or rolls with an adjustable waste factor, so you order the right amount for beds, lawns, and hardscape projects.
Estimate compost volume for garden beds in yards and bags.
Estimate fill dirt by volume with depth presets and optional compaction/waste.
Estimate lawn seed needed by square footage and seeding rate with waste.
Estimate mulch volume by area and depth. Outputs cubic yards and bags.
Estimate pea gravel by volume for paths and beds in yards and bags.
Estimate quantities and get instant results with unit conversion and waste adjustments.
Estimate river rock volume and weight for beds and decorative coverage.
Estimate sod rolls or pallets needed from total lawn area with waste.
Estimate topsoil needed by area and depth in cubic yards and bags.
Mulch, topsoil, compost, sod, grass seed, fill dirt, and decorative stone (pea gravel and river rock).
For rectangles, multiply length by width; add up sections for irregular shapes. Enter the area and depth and the calculator returns cubic yards, tons, bags, or rolls.
Mulch is usually 2–3 inches; topsoil for new lawns is often 4–6 inches. Depth depends on your goal, and the calculators adjust quantities accordingly.
Bulk materials are sold both ways. The calculators show cubic yards and tons (plus bag counts) so you can match whatever your supplier uses.