Tip - How to Calculate Amount of Yards in Concrete or Dirt Needed | eHow

Whether you plan to lay a sidewalk, pour footings for a building or fence posts, create raised beds for gardening or just fill in a low-lying area with extra soil, you will need to know how much material it takes to fill the area. Both concrete and dirt typically come in cubic yards, so calculate the volume of the area you need to fill in cubic...