Fill Dirt Calculator
Fill dirt is subsoil used for grading and filling (no organics, unlike topsoil). Compacts well. Enter your area for cubic yards needed and cost.
Price snapshot
$8–$25 / cubic_yard
Updated 2026-07-09
Source: Lowes public listings + regional averages
Source: Lowes public listings + regional averages
Estimate your fill dirt
Showing a default 20 × 20 ft area at 3" deep. Enter your own numbers below.
Volume
3.7 yd³
You need (+10% waste)
4.07 cubic yards
Estimated cost
$33–$102
Material only, $8–$25 per cubic_yard. Delivery and labor not included. Estimates only — not engineering advice.
Fill Dirt cost breakdown
- Material (per cubic yard)
- $8–$25 for fill dirt — cheapest soil option.
- Delivery
- $60–$150 per load.
Buying & spec guide
- Fill dirt compacts for grading; no organics means it will not settle as much as topsoil.
- Use for leveling yards, filling holes, raising grade.
- Add 10% overage for compaction and settling.