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Offline Jeremy Knauff

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Soil calculator
« on: September 24, 2013, 11:06:58 AM »
Thought I'd share a tool I developed for calculating the amount of soil you'll need for a raised bed garden. If you're brain dead when it comes to math, like I am, this should come in handy.  :o I will add more content/instructions when I have some time, but here's a sneak-peek.

http://howtosurviveit.com/tools/raised-bed-soil-calculator/

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Re: Soil calculator
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2013, 12:24:22 PM »
What's 32cubic ft  equal in yard buckets where I get the soil? :)
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Re: Soil calculator
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2013, 12:35:27 PM »
What's 32cubic ft  equal in yard buckets where I get the soil? :)

LOL! FYI?I do plan to make it also churn out cubic yards because I know some people buy their soil in bulk.

Also, it will explain proper soil composition, but if there is anything you all think might be useful, let me know. I'm all ears.  :cowboy:

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Re: Soil calculator
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2013, 02:29:13 PM »
What's 32cubic ft  equal in yard buckets where I get the soil? :)


1.18 (they usually over fill the bucket to be fair so one scoop should do you.)

http://www.metric-conversions.org/volume/cubic-feet-to-cubic-yards-table.htm
« Last Edit: September 24, 2013, 02:30:46 PM by Kentactic »
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Re: Soil calculator
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2013, 08:35:11 PM »
27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.


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Re: Soil calculator
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2013, 10:38:03 AM »
Nice!  This will be quite useful.
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Re: Soil calculator
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2013, 02:22:07 PM »
Nice!  This will be quite useful.
Thanks!  :)

FYI?it now tells you both the cubic feet and cubic yards. I still have some features to add, but there is that pesky day job that keeps getting in the way.  :(