How much mulch is 1 cubic yard

How much mulch should I buy?

As a general rule of thumb, one cubic yard of bark mulch will cover an area measuring about 80 square feet. Most landscape professionals recommend a minimum depth of about 4 inches. If you’re adding a layer of top dressing to an area that was previously mulched, you may wish to use a little less.

How to Calculate

To calculate the amount of mulch you’ll need, you will need to measure dimensions (e.g., length and width) of area(s) you wish to cover.
The following calculators can be used to help you determine how many cubic yards of bark mulch will be required for various shaped beds.

    1. Simply enter the required dimensions (YELLOW highlighted boxes) into the desired calculator.
    2. Press ENTER to calculate the required amount of mulch.

How many bags of mulch equal a cubic yard?

Q: How do I convert bags to cubic yards? A: There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard. Most bagged mulch is sold in 2 cubic foot bags. So, for every 13.5 bags, you need one cubic yard.

What size is a cubic yard of mulch?

Note that one cubic yard of mulch (often just called "a yard") is 27 cubic feet. Most bags of mulch hold 2 cubic feet. So there are 13-1/2 bags of mulch in a yard. An organic mulch, such as bark mulch and pine straw, offers many benefits to plants and soil.

How much does 1 yard of mulch look like?

A yard, in this case, measures 3 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet deep. This equates to 27 cubic feet, and it's commonly how bulk mulch is measured.

How many bags of mulch is 2 cubic yards?

The most common bagged mulch comes in 2 cubic foot bags. As a result, you'll need one cubic yard for every 13.5 bags. For example, if you used 27 bags of mulch last year, you'll get the same amount of mulch in 2 cubic yards this year. A single cubic yard of mulch will cover 162 square feet at 2 inches of depth.