Topsoil Delivery Cost Calculator
Estimate topsoil volume, delivery loads, material cost and delivery fees from project area, depth, settlement allowance and truck capacity.
Default project preview
$1,304.67 total
Base soil volume
22.22 yd³
Order volume
26.83 yd³
Truckloads
3
Delivered capacity
36 yd³
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Input and output guide
What each value means
The labels and units below are part of this calculator’s visible methodology. Replace every default with measurements or product data from the actual project.
Coverage area
Enter this project assumption in ft². The current imperial default is 1800 ft².
Finished soil depth
Enter this project assumption in in. The current imperial default is 4 in.
Settlement allowance
Enter this project assumption in %. The current imperial default is 15 %. Minimum: 0. Maximum: 60.
Spreading and grade allowance
Enter this project assumption in %. The current imperial default is 5 %. Minimum: 0. Maximum: 40.
Delivery capacity per load
Enter this project assumption in yd³. The current imperial default is 12 yd³.
Topsoil price per volume
Enter this project assumption in per yd³. The current imperial default is 38 per yd³. Minimum: 0.
Delivery fee per load
Enter this project assumption in per load. The current imperial default is 95 per load. Minimum: 0.
How to read the outputs
Base soil volume
finished compacted depth. Default preview: 22.22 yd³.
Order volume
settlement and grade allowances. Default preview: 26.83 yd³.
Truckloads
12 yd³ per load. Default preview: 3.
Delivered capacity
rounded full-load capacity. Default preview: 36 yd³.
Material allowance
order volume × entered soil price. Default preview: $1,019.67.
Delivery allowance
loads × delivery fee. Default preview: $285.00.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Base volume = area × finished depth. Settlement and spreading allowances increase the order volume. Loads are rounded up by truck capacity. Total cost = order volume × soil price + loads × delivery fee.
BuildMeter Guides
Understand the measurements and assumptions
Use these visible reference guides before changing project inputs or planning allowances.
FAQ
Topsoil Delivery Cost Calculator questions
Why include settlement?+
Loose delivered topsoil can settle after spreading, watering and light compaction, reducing the finished depth.
Can a supplier deliver a partial load?+
Often yes, but minimum-order and delivery pricing vary. The calculator rounds loads for transport planning.
Does this estimate topsoil weight?+
No. Moisture and soil composition make weight variable; ask the supplier when payload or access is important.