Will a Yard of Topsoil Fit in a Pickup Truck?

A yard of topsoil is an amount of soil that will cover an area of one square yard with a depth of one inch. It generally weighs around 1000-1200 pounds, and depending on what type of soil it is, it may take up more space than just a single yard. Usually, a cubic yard of topsoil can be purchased, which is enough to cover 100 square feet (an area 10×10 feet) with a depth of one inch.

Now the question arises – will this amount fit in the back of a pickup truck? Well, the answer depends on the size and model of the pickup truck in question.

If we take for example a full-size pickup truck with an 8-foot bed length – then it can easily accommodate a cubic yard or topsoil in this size bed. However, if you are talking about a mid-size or compact pickup truck with a shorter bed length such as 6 feet – then it may not be able to fit this much soil.

Another factor to consider is that while the cubic yard measures approximately 27 cubic feet, depending on what type of soil you purchase (such as loam or clay), it can expand in size when wet and even fill up more space than what is initially expected. So even if you think that your 8-foot bed can fit a cubic yard – after adding water to it, you may find that there isn’t enough room for all of it!

Conclusion:

So to answer the question – will a yard of topsoil fit in a pickup truck?, the answer is yes – but only if you have a full-size pickup truck with an 8-foot long bed. For smaller pickups with shorter beds (6 feet or less), then it may not be able to fit all of the soil without expanding when wet.

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Susan Delgado