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It depends on sevaral factors. 1. How thick the dirt is 2. How compact the dirt is. Just a rule of thumb. (per cubic yard) 3 inches deep will cover an area 5.5' x 20' 6 inches deep will cover an area 5.5' x 10' 1' deep with cover an area of about 5.5' x 5'

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How much does dirt cost by cubic ft?

The cost of dirt per cubic foot can vary depending on factors such as quality, location, and quantity purchased. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $10 to $50 per cubic foot of dirt. It is best to check with local suppliers for specific pricing in your area.


How many cubic feet in 7 yards of dirt?

A yard is 3x3x3 = 27 cubic feet, so 7 yards is 7x27=189 cubic feet


John digs a hole that is 2 yards wide 3 yards long and 1 yard deep How many cubic feet of dirt are in it?

The volume of the hole is 2 yards * 3 yards * 1 yard = 6 cubic yards. To convert this to cubic feet, we multiply by 27 (since 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet). Therefore, the volume of the hole in cubic feet is 6 cubic yards * 27 cubic feet = 162 cubic feet of dirt.


How much is a yard?

More accurately, it's a cubic yard.A cubic yard is a unit of volume. It tells you how much space something occupies. Picture in your head a box that measures three feet on each edge. The space inside that box measures one cubic yard.A cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet. One cubic foot holds about 7.5 gallons. So, the box above can hold over 200 gallons of liquid -- assuming it is waterproof and won't leak all over the place.If you wish to know how much a cubic yard of dirt weighs, well, that's another kettle of fish. (I'm not sure what system of units the kettle of fish belongs to, but that's an answer to another question.)The weight of a cubic yard of dirt can vary greatly depending upon how much water is in it and how well packed it is. Moist topsoil weighs about 90 pounds per cubic foot, so a yard of it will weigh about 2400 pounds, more or less.


How many cubic feet of dirt in a ton?

It varies with the soil. A cubic ft of compacted dirt weighs 100-120 lbs. Somewhere between 17 and 20 cubic ft to a ton. A cubic yard is about a ton and a half.

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How much does 1 yard of dirt cover at 1 foot deep?

27 square feet. A "yard" is a short form of "cubic yard" of something...dirt, concrete, etc. A cubic yard is 3 x 3 x 3 = 27 cubic feet.


How much area does 1 cubic yard of dirt cover?

The answer will depend on the depth to which the dirt is spread.


How many feet of dirt is equal to 1 cubic yard of dirt?

There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard. So, if you have 1 cubic yard of dirt, it is equivalent to 27 cubic feet of dirt.


How many square feet will a yard of dirt cover at 8 inches thick?

One "yard" of dirt (meaning one cubic yard) contains 46,656 cubic inches. Spread 8 inches thick this will cover 5832 square inches or 40.5 square feet.


Will a cubic yard of gravel measure the same as a cubic yard of dirt?

No, a cubic yard of gravel will have a different volume measurement compared to a cubic yard of dirt because they have different densities. Gravel is denser and heavier, so it will take up less volume than dirt in a cubic yard.


How much will a cubic yard cover 4 inches thick?

1 cubic yard/(1/9 of a yard) = 9 square yards.


How much dirt is required to cover a 15x20 foot section of ground with about 2 inches of coverage?

About two yards. One yard of dirt is 36 inches on a side, or 46,656 cubic inches. 15x20 foot by 2 inches is 86,400 cubic inches.


How much dirt makes a ton?

A ton of dirt is typically about 1 cubic yard in volume, which is equivalent to 27 cubic feet. This can vary depending on the density and moisture content of the dirt.


How much does 1 yard of black dirt weigh?

This answer will vary depending on what type of dirt it is, if it is a yard high, or a yard long, or whether there are particles in the dirt that will cause it to be heavier, such as water. But a normal yard high of dirt and I am assuming this as if it is a yard long and high, would be about ten to twenty pounds. This is answered off of the top of my head, so don't think it as 100% correct. Hope I helped you well enough!


How do calculate the size of a ground wire?

Assuming that the question is being asked about "dirt"; in the United States, the volume of dirt is calculated in cubic yards. In the rest of the world, the volume of dirt is calculated in cubic meters. A cubic yard of dirt is the volume of dirt that fits in a space 1 yard (36 inches) by 1 yard by 1 yard. A cubic meter is 1M X 1M X 1M.


What is the size of a yard of dirt?

A yard of dirt is equivalent to 27 cubic feet in volume, or a cube that measures 3 feet in length, width, and height. This amount of dirt can cover an area of 9 square feet at a depth of 3 feet.


How much does 1000 cubic yards of fill dirt cover?

There are twenty-seven cubic feet in a cubic yard. So, you'd have 27,000 cubic feet in 1000 cubic yards. Assuming you leave each cubic foot intact and since there are 43,560 square feet in an acre then you'd be able to cover over half an acre. At only 6" deep you'd cover over an acre.