Mulch calculator

Enter the area and how deep you want the mulch. You'll get the volume in cubic feet, cubic yards, and bags.

Wood mulch works best at 5–8 cm (2–3 in); keep it off plant stems.

Cubic feet
8
mulch needed
Cubic yards
0.3
for bulk delivery
Bags (1.5 cu ft)
6
rounded up

How this is calculated

Volume = area × depth ÷ 12 (to convert inches to feet). Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27. Wood mulch is usually applied 2–3 in deep; deeper than that can keep water and air from the soil. Keep mulch a couple of inches clear of plant stems and tree trunks.

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