Mulch Calculator

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The surface area of the bed. Square feet in imperial, square metres in metric.
ft²
How thick a layer you want. 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) suits most beds.
in
Mulch type affects the estimated weight. Volume and bag counts do not change.
Add extra for settling, uneven edges, and measurement rounding. 10% is a safe default.
%
Show the number of standard 2-cubic-foot bags needed.
Show the number of larger 3-cubic-foot bags needed.
Enter any other bag size in cubic feet.
Volume with waste allowanceConsider bulk delivery
1.02cu yd
Volume (net, no waste)0.93cu yd
Volume (with waste)27.5cu ft
Volume (with waste)0.779m³
Estimated weight550lb
2 cu ft bags needed14
Net cu yd0.93
Cu yd with waste1.02
2 cu ft bags14

You need about 1.02 cubic yards of mulch (with 10% waste allowance).

  • Net volume (before the waste allowance) is 0.93 cubic yards (25 cu ft).
  • With the 10% settling allowance included you need 1.02 cubic yards (27.5 cu ft).
  • At 2 cu ft per bag that is 14 bags to buy.
  • Estimated weight: 550 lb (0.28 short tons) for wood chips.

Next stepOne cubic yard equals 13.5 standard 2-cu-ft bags, so loose bulk mulch is usually cheaper above one yard once delivery is included.

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