Bag & Bucket

Mulch for a 10x10 Bed: Yards & Bags Needed

A 10 × 10 ft bed covers 100 sq ft. Spread 3 inches deep, it takes 25 cubic feet of mulch: 0.93 cubic yards, or 13 bags of 2 cu ft. Change the depth or bag size below.

0.93 cubic yards, or 13 bags of 2 cu ft

Cubic yards
0.93
Cubic feet
25
Bags
13 × 2 cu ft
Area
100 sq ft
  • 2–3 inches is the usual depth for beds; 3–4 inches suppresses weeds better.
  • Bulk mulch is sold by the cubic yard and is usually cheaper above ~2 yards.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bags of mulch for a 10x10 bed?

13 bags of 2 cu ft at 3 inches deep.

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