Calculate fill dirt needed in cubic yards and tons for grading, backfill, hole filling, and lot leveling projects.
Enter dimensions to calculate fill dirt needed.
Measure the area to fill, enter depth, and the calculator converts to cubic yards and estimated tons of fill dirt.
Clean fill is free of organic material and debris. Structural fill must meet engineering specs for compaction. Topsoil is not fill dirt — it is organic and settles over time.
Fill dirt must be compacted in lifts (layers) of 6-8 inches. Each lift should be compacted to 95%+ density. Compaction reduces volume by 15-20% — order extra accordingly.
Fill dirt is one of the cheapest materials by volume. Delivery fees are often more than the dirt itself. Check for minimum load requirements from your supplier.
About 1.15 tons (2,300 lbs) per cubic yard for dry fill dirt. Wet fill weighs significantly more.
Order 15-20% extra to account for compaction. Fill dirt compresses as it is compacted in layers.
Expertise covers cubic yard formulas, material quantity planning, unit conversions, and practical ordering checks.