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You’re driving your pickup to the landscaping supply store for a yard of topsoil to rehab your lawn when the thought hits you—how much is all that dirt going to weigh? Can my truck handle it safely? Did I order enough? The exact weight of a yard of dirt depends on its composition and how wet it is, but the average weights are consistent enough that you can plan your landscaping projects and dirt transportation accurately. In this article, we’ll walk you through the different factors that affect how much a yard of dirt weighs, plus show you how much land it’ll cover and the best way to drive it home. Time to get dirty!
Things You Should Know
- A cubic yard of loose, dry topsoil weighs around 2,100 lb (950 kg) depending on its composition. If it’s wet, it can be as much as 3,000 lb (1,400 kg).
- A yard of topsoil usually costs between $10 and $50 and can cover a 100 square foot (9.3 square meters) area 3 in (7.6 cm) deep.
- Transport up to 2 cubic yards in a full-size pickup truck yourself, or schedule larger, bulk deliveries in dump trucks.
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References
- ↑ https://yardowner.com/yard-of-topsoil-weight/
- ↑ https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/earth-soil-weight-d_1349.html
- ↑ https://upgradedhome.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-topsoil-weigh/
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- ↑ https://upgradedhome.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-topsoil-weigh/
- ↑ https://homeguide.com/costs/fill-dirt-sand-topsoil-cost
- ↑ https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/landscape/deliver-soil-mulch-or-rocks/
- ↑ https://todayshomeowner.com/buying-materials-by-the-cubic-yard-faq/
- ↑ https://upgradedhome.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-topsoil-weigh/