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How many litres of soil/compost to fill.......

life_in_termoil
life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
edited 10 May 2011 at 9:45AM in Gardening
I have ordered linkabord and will need to fill it. BUT how many litres of compost will I need?

5.5m x 1.5m x 15cm heigh

Ive got 500 litres of compost will this be enough or should I order some more? hummm
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  • ginvzt
    ginvzt Posts: 4,878 Forumite
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    Just a quick calculation:

    5.5*1.5*0.15 = 1.2375 cubic metres = 1237.5 litres.

    So, the answer is no, 500 litres is not enough.
    Spring into Spring 2015 - 0.7/12lb
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    Wow that was quick. Thanks very much
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
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