I can't remember the measurements for buying dirt?

To calculate: Start out with your area 8x8=64squarefeet then, multiply that by the depth, you need to convert inches to feet: so 10/12 = .83ft.

So it would read LxWxD as 8x8x(10/12) = 53.33cubicfeet divide this by 27(# of cubic feet per cubic yard) = 1.97 cubic yards needed. You need approximately 2 cubic yards.

A yard is a typical bucket size on many front end loaders and I pay $25/cu.yd. in my area, but you should confirm it is not a 1/2yd bucket.

I want to warn you that "screened loam" settles 10-20% so instead of calculating for 10" you may consider 12". Also, weight varies by moisture and soil composition from 1ton to 1.5tons per cubic yard.

A full size pickup with an 8' bed can fit 2.5yds full, but the weight is obviously more than they can safely handle. I would suggest having the dealer deliver unless you have a larger truck. Depending on how close you live from the supply yard, you'll probably be spending about $40.00 in delivery and they'll send a 6 wheel dump.

The area you want to cover is a little less than 2 cubic yards.

You can't go by weight because it varies too much depending on the water content. If you can calculate the volume on their front end loader scoop you could be close. Width of scoop x depth of scoop x height of scoop in feet. Then divide by 27 to get cubic yards.

If you are using a pickup truck with a standard full size bed, you would need the dirt to be about 20" deep in the bed (which is usually 8'x4'. That would be almost full and pretty heavy.

going off the measurements you provided 8' * 8' * 10" is 2 cubic yards of dirt. I work construction, but rarely deal with drit. I would tell the guy that you need 2 cubic yards of dirt and thats without needing any for compaction. Dirt will settle out and pack diffrently than other materials and he should be able to assist you more there.

Take in your measurements for how many cubic feet you require, and then ask them to convert it into a rough tonnage for you. Most reputable companies will do this for you, and charge you by the tonne for your aggregate materials.

480 Cubic Feet To Yards

640 cubic feet. But, if it is cheap, throw in a little extra for compacting and settling, just in case. They ought to be selling by cubic feet.

However, if you are unsure how many cubic feet you are buying, just measure the length, width, and height of the container you are buying it in, and multiply the LxWxH. That will give you cubic feet (CF).

It is 480 cubic yard of dirt you have to put in. Does that sound right for you. From James P. e-mail me back www.jpenton17@yahoo.com

a yard of dirt is 3x3x3 put that into 8x8x10 and you got how many yards of dirt you need---ugru