Topsoil kg to Liters Converter
The Topsoil kg to Liters Converter turns kilograms of screened topsoil into liters at 1.25 kg/L; a 1 tonne bulk bag holds about 0.8 m³.
Interactive Topsoil kg to Liters Converter Engine
Result = Value × Factor
How Topsoil kg to Liters Converter Works?
The Topsoil kg to Liters Converter works in 3 steps.
- 1
Enter the mass of topsoil in kilograms (kg).
- 2
Keep 1.25 kg/L for screened, slightly moist topsoil; dry topsoil drops to about 1.1 kg/L.
- 3
Read the liters (L) or cubic meters (m³) for lawns and beds.
Topsoil kg to Liters Converter Formula
The Topsoil kg to Liters Converter formula is:
Volume (L) = Mass of topsoil (kg) ÷ 1.25 kg/LThe reverse formula is Mass (kg) = Volume of topsoil (L) × 1.25 kg/L.
Worked example
25 kg (55.12 lb) of topsoil ÷ 1.25 kg/L = 20 L (5.283 US gal).
A new lawn needs 100 to 150 mm (4 to 6 in) of topsoil. Covering 50 m² at 100 mm takes 5 m³, about 6.25 tonnes of topsoil.
Topsoil kg to Liters Converter Conversion Table
The Topsoil kg to Liters Converter table converts 12 masses of topsoil from 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) into liters (L), US gallons and Imperial gallons at 1.25 kg/L (10.432 lb per US gallon).
| Mass (kg) | Mass (lb) | Volume (L) | Volume (US gal) | Volume (Imp gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.102 | 0.4 | 0.1057 | 0.088 |
| 1 | 2.205 | 0.8 | 0.2113 | 0.176 |
| 2 | 4.409 | 1.6 | 0.4227 | 0.352 |
| 5 | 11.02 | 4 | 1.057 | 0.8799 |
| 10 | 22.05 | 8 | 2.113 | 1.76 |
| 20 | 44.09 | 16 | 4.227 | 3.52 |
| 25 | 55.12 | 20 | 5.283 | 4.399 |
| 50 | 110.2 | 40 | 10.57 | 8.799 |
| 100 | 220.5 | 80 | 21.13 | 17.6 |
| 200 | 440.9 | 160 | 42.27 | 35.2 |
| 500 | 1,102 | 400 | 105.7 | 87.99 |
| 1,000 | 2,205 | 800 | 211.3 | 176 |
What is Topsoil kg to Liters Converter?
The Topsoil kg to Liters Converter is a calculator that converts topsoil from mass to volume at 1.25 kg/L. Topsoil is the upper 50 to 300 mm of soil, rich in organic matter and soil life.
The British Standard BS 3882 grades topsoil as multipurpose, general purpose or specific purpose by texture, organic matter and stones.
What are the uses of Topsoil kg to Liters Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Topsoil kg to Liters Converter: lawn laying, raised beds, landscaping quotes and leveling.
Lawn laying
Gardeners convert lawn area and depth into tonnes of topsoil.
Raised beds
Growers convert bed liters into bags.
Landscaping quotes
Landscapers convert m³ into delivered bulk bags.
Leveling
Homeowners fill dips in lawns by volume.
Topsoil kg to Liters Converter FAQ
How much does a bulk bag of topsoil weigh?
A bulk bag of topsoil weighs about 800 kg to 1,000 kg, for about 0.65 to 0.8 m³.
How much topsoil do I need for a raised bed?
A 2 m × 1 m bed filled 300 mm deep needs 600 L of topsoil, about 750 kg.
Related Solids, Minerals & Building Tools
Sand kg to Liters Converter
Add how wet and how packed it is.
Gravel kg to Liters Converter
Use the bulk density of the stone.
Crushed Stone kg to Liters Converter
Pick the size and bulk density.
Soil kg to Liters Converter
Pick the soil and how wet it is.
Compost kg to Liters Converter
Add how wet and how packed it is.
Potting Mix kg to Liters Converter
Use the bulk density of your mix.