How Much Soil in a 5-Gallon Round Pot?
A typical 12-inch diameter, 11-inch tall round pot holds close to 5 gallons of soil.
How to use this tool
- Select whether your pot is round (cylindrical) or square.
- Enter the inside diameter (or side length) and inside depth in inches.
- The calculator returns the volume in quarts and cubic feet.
Enter your pot dimensions to confirm the exact soil volume for your 5-gallon-equivalent planting container.
Frequently asked questions
- How much potting soil does a 12-inch pot hold?
- A 12-inch round pot that is 10 inches deep holds about 19.6 quarts (0.65 cu ft) of potting mix. Most bags are sold in 8-quart or 2 cu ft sizes.
- How many quarts in a cubic foot of potting soil?
- One cubic foot equals 25.75 dry quarts. A standard 2 cu ft bag of potting mix holds about 51.5 quarts.