Bag & BucketMulch Calculator: Yards & Bags
Measure the bed's width and length in feet and choose a depth. You get the amount in cubic yards (for bulk delivery) and in bags.
Frequently asked questions
How deep should mulch be?
2–3 inches for most beds. Go to 3–4 inches for new beds or weed control, and keep mulch a few inches away from tree trunks and plant stems.
How many bags of mulch are in a yard?
A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet: 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft, 9 bags of 3 cu ft or 18 bags of 1.5 cu ft.
How much area does a yard of mulch cover?
One cubic yard covers about 108 sq ft at 3 inches deep, 162 sq ft at 2 inches or 324 sq ft at 1 inch.
Developers: GET /api/mulch-calculator returns JSON.