filling in garden pond with soil

[nosey]

I have a garden pond which I am emptying and filling with soil. To know how much soil I would need, here are the dimensions: Lower part of pond, 2' x 2' x 2', which leads upwards to the upper part of pond which measures 5' x' 4' x 2'. '.

[JohnS]

Originally Posted by nosey

I have a garden pond which I am emptying and filling with soil. To know how much soil I would need, here are the dimensions: Lower part of pond, 2' x 2' x 2', which leads upwards to the upper part of pond which measures 5' x' 4' x 2'. '.

Lower part is 8 ft³, upper part 40 ft³, total, 48 ft³

Dirt is usually sold by the cubic yard, and measured loose. It will pack down. You will need at least 2 yd³ (54 ft³), probably a little more. 2.2 yd³ should be plenty.

[nosey]

Thank you JohnS - Can you please convert that to tons, just to be sure I know what I am talking about when I buy it. Thanks, Rene.