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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bags of soil do I need to fill my pots, packs or flats?

Here is a soil conversion table that you can use to calculate the number of bags of 3 cubic foot potting mix that you will need to fill your pots, packs or flats:

Soil conversion table for pots, packs and flats

SIZE # per CUFT # per BAG SIZE # per CUFT # per BAG
Round Standard 4″ 60 180
4″ 65 195 4 ½” 47.25 141.27
6″ 16 48 Hanging Basket
8″ 7 21 8″ 12.5 37.5
Azalea Pot 10″ 5.2 15.6
6″ 20 60 Bulb Pan
8″ 7.5 22.5 8″ 15 45
10″ 4.8 14.4 Nursery container
Cell Packs 1 gal 7.5 22.5
804 sheet 6 18 2 gal 4.8 14.4
1204 Sheet 7.6 22.8 3 gal 3.5 9.6
1206 sheet 7.6 22.8 5 gal 2.25 6.75
Square
2 ¼” 360 1080