Gary Pilarchik: How to Estimate How Much Soil or How Many Bags You’ll Need to Fill Garden Containers and Beds

Here is how you calculate cubic feet and quarts for filling garden beds, raised beds, containers and pots.

Length x Width x Height will calculate cubic feet
1 cubic ft. of material equals about 7.5 gallons
There are 4 quarts per gallon

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