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Mulch Cubic Yards Calculator
Mulch volume for any area. Bulk vs bagged cost, coverage depth guidelines.
Updated April 2026
Cubic yards
1.85
50.0 cu ft
Bulk cost ($30/yd)
$56
Delivered, dumped in driveway
Bagged ($4 / 2-cu-ft)
$100
25 bags needed
Coverage note: 3 inches is standard for weed suppression; 2 inches is plenty around trees (deeper can smother root flares). Refresh 1" annually as mulch decomposes.
Delivery tip: Bulk is cheaper above ~2 cubic yards once you factor delivery fees ($50-100). Below that, bagged is easier to handle and move in a wheelbarrow. Call two suppliers for quotes — mulch pricing varies 30-50% locally.
Formula: cu ft = sqft × (depth ÷ 12); cu yd = cu ft ÷ 27. A standard 2-cu-ft bag covers 8 sqft at 3" depth.
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What it does
3 inches is standard for weed suppression. Area × depth = cu yd. Bulk delivery beats bags above 2 cu yd.
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- Enter area + depth.
- Read cu yd.
- Compare bulk vs bagged.
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