How Much Topsoil Do I Need? UK Calculator and Guide
How much topsoil do I need? Multiply length by width by depth in metres to get cubic metres. Use our UK calculator, depth chart and worked lawn example.
Carolina Arey
Carolina Arey is the founder and editor of Measurement Units. She writes, tests and updates every guide and converter on the site, checking each conversion factor against NIST, BIPM and UK government sources before it is published. She focuses on the measuring jobs people in the UK actually face: recipes, DIY and home projects, clothing sizes and the garden.
How to Measure Lawn Size for Turf (UK Calculator)
How to measure lawn size for turf: length × width in metres, add 5% and divide by the roll size. Turf calculator, worked example and a quantity chart.
How to Measure a Garden in Square Metres (UK Guide)
How to measure a garden in square metres: length × width for simple plots, plus methods for irregular shapes, curved borders and slopes, with a chart.
How to Measure an Internal Door (UK Step-by-Step)
How to measure an internal door in the UK: measure the lining in three places, check it is square, allow 3 mm gaps and a 10 mm undercut, then pick a size.
UK Standard Internal Door Sizes: Imperial and Metric
UK standard internal door sizes: 1981 × 762 mm (6ft 6in × 2ft 6in) is the most common. Full imperial and metric size chart with thicknesses and gaps.
How to Measure a Sofa to Fit Through a Door (UK)
How to measure a sofa to fit through a door: find the clear width, then check depth, height and diagonal depth. UK door sizes, stairs and hallway tips.
How to Measure a Mattress (UK Guide with Size Chart)
How to measure a mattress in the UK: width, length and depth in cm, matching your figures to standard sizes, checking a bed frame and fitted sheets.
UK Bed Sizes in CM: Single, Double, King and Super King
UK bed sizes in cm: single 90 × 190, double 135 × 190, king 150 × 200 and super king 180 × 200. Full chart with inches, plus EU and US sizes compared.
How Much Paint Do I Need per Square Metre? UK Guide
How much paint do I need per square metre? Most UK emulsions cover 10 to 17 m² per litre per coat. Use our calculator, chart and worked bedroom example.
How to Measure for Tiles in the UK: Floors and Walls
How to measure for tiles in the UK: calculate floor and wall areas, deduct openings, add 10 to 15% waste, and check tiles per m² and BS 5385 joints.