Mulch Calculator
Cubic yards or bags of mulch for a flower bed or tree ring.
Mulch needed
0.37
cubic yards
Cubic feet
10.0
2 cu ft bags
5
3 cu ft bags
4
Three inches is the standard depth for established beds. Two inches is fine for refresh on top of last year. Bulk mulch ships by the cubic yard. One yard fills 13.5 two-cubic-foot bags.
About
Calculate mulch for rectangles, circles, or rings around trees. The tool reports cubic yards plus 2 cu ft and 3 cu ft bag counts. Three inches of depth is the standard for new beds.
How to use
- Pick the bed shape.
- Enter dimensions and depth.
- Get cubic yards and bag count.
FAQ
How deep should I spread mulch?+
3 inches for a new bed, 1 to 2 inches to refresh on top of existing mulch. Don't pile against tree trunks. Mulch volcanoes rot the bark.