Mulch Calculator
Estimate mulch in bags and cubic yards for any bed size.
Cubic yards
0.83
2 cu ft bags
12
Standard bag size
Cubic feet
22.5
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How does the mulch calculator work?
Mulch is sold by cubic yard (bulk) or in 2 cu ft bags. Multiply bed area by depth in feet to get cubic feet.
Formula: bags (2 ft³) = (L × W × D/12); yards = ft³ ÷ 27
What do people use the mulch calculator for?
Mulch for a Garden Bed
Estimate bags and cubic yards of mulch for any garden bed.
Mulch for a Playground
Estimate engineered wood fiber or rubber mulch for a play area.
Mulch for a Tree Ring
Estimate mulch for a tree ring or circular planting bed.
Mulch for Landscape Beds
Estimate mulch for a whole yard's worth of beds.
What else do people ask about this calculator?
How many bags of mulch in a yard?
13.5 bags of 2 cu ft mulch equal one cubic yard. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper above 3 yd³.
How deep should mulch be?
2–3 in for annual beds, 3–4 in around trees and shrubs. Deeper than 4 in can suffocate roots.
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