Calculate exactly how much soil you need for one or multiple raised garden beds — with custom mix ratios, bag counts, cost estimates, and a Mel's Mix breakdown.
Add one or more beds — each can have different dimensions
inches — enter if topping up an existing bed
Choose a preset or set custom proportions
Enter bag size and price to get cost estimates
Popular raised bed configurations
Total Soil Needed
Depth Guide
Soil Mix Tips
• Mel's Mix: ⅓ compost, ⅓ peat moss, ⅓ coarse vermiculite
• Avoid native soil — it compacts and drains poorly
• Compost improves nutrients and water retention
• Perlite keeps mix light and improves drainage