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How Much Topsoil Do You Need?

Calculate cubic yards and tons of topsoil for garden beds, lawn leveling, and raised beds.

📅 Updated April 2026 ✅ Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

Espessura por Uso

Gramado novo: 10-15 cm. Canteiros: 20-30 cm. Horta/jardim elevado: 30 cm. 100 m² de gramado a 10 cm: 10 m³. Terra a granel: R$40-80/m³ entregue. Em sacos: 5-10× mais caro — sempre compre a granel para projetos grandes.

Qualidade

Peça terra peneirada e rica em matéria orgânica. Evite terra de aterro vendida como "vegetal". Boa terra é escura, fofa e cheira bem. No Brasil, misturar terra com substrato de coco é excelente para canteiros elevados.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

New topsoil settles 10-15% in the first season as it compacts under its own weight and rainfall. Over-fill raised beds and garden areas by 2 inches to compensate. After settling, top off with compost in year two.

Frequently asked questions
Quanto para 50 m² de gramado?▾
A 10 cm: 5 m³. A granel: R$200-400 entregue.
Que espessura para horta?▾
30 cm mínimo. Um canteiro elevado de 1,2×2,4 m a 30 cm: ~0,86 m³.
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