Soil Calculator Step 1: Choose your plants Search for what you are growing. We will show the best shared soil characteristics before you enter measurements. Search plants Where are you planting? Container / pot Raised bed In-ground garden Continue to size Step 2: Enter the size Enter inside measurements. Choose feet or inches first. Units InchesFeet Container shape RoundSquareRectangle Diameter Width Height / soil depth Container measurements are usually entered in inches. For an in-ground garden, soil depth is the amendment depth. Existing soil is improved, not automatically replaced. BackContinue to costs Step 3: Existing soil and shopping costs Number of containers / beds Existing soil Not sureClaySandyLoamyRockySilty Extra soil buffer 0%5%10%15% BackCalculate my soil