Mulch & Gravel Calculator

Estimate cubic yards, bags, and weight for landscaping materials.

Dimensions
Length of the garden bed.
Width of the garden bed.
inches

Standard mulch depth is 2-3 inches.

Material
Volume Needed

0

yd³

Cubic Yards

0

Cubic Feet

0

Bags (2 cu ft)

Bed Volume
10 ft10 ft3"

Bag Estimation

0bags
2 cu ft bags
0bags
3 cu ft bags

Weight Calc

0lbs
Total Load

Based on typical density for Mulch (avg). Exact weight varies by moisture content.

Documentation

How It Works

We calculate the total volume required to fill your garden bed to the desired depth.

Volume (ft³) = Area (sq ft) × Depth (ft)

Cubic Yards = Volume (ft³) / 27

Bags (2cf) = Volume (ft³) / 2

Weight = Cubic Yards × Density

Tips

  • Standard mulch depth is 3 inches for weed suppression.
  • Compost is typically applied 1-2 inches thick.
  • Bulk delivery (by cubic yard) is usually cheaper than bags for projects over 2 cubic yards.
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