Potting soil volume
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Potting soil volume
Estimate litres of soil for a round, straight-sided pot
Example values are filled in. Replace them with your own.
Example calculation
Soil volume: 17.6715 L.
Soil volume
17.6715 L
Internal cylindrical volume; roots and drainage reduce actual soil needed.
See formula and assumptions
π × (diameter/2)² × depth / 1,000 = litres. Allow separately for drainage and roots.
- Inside diameter (cm)
- Example: 30. Enter the number only.
- Soil depth (cm)
- Example: 25. Enter the number only.