Mulch Coverage Chart

How much mulch for common bed sizes at 2, 3 and 4 inches deep, in cubic yards and 2 cu ft bags. Print it or save it for your next garden-center trip.

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Chart: cubic yards and 2 cu ft bags of mulch for 25 to 1,000 sq ft at 2, 3 and 4 inches deep
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Bed area2 in deep3 in deep4 in deep
25 sq ft0.15 yd³ · 3 bags0.23 yd³ · 4 bags0.31 yd³ · 5 bags
50 sq ft0.31 yd³ · 5 bags0.46 yd³ · 7 bags0.62 yd³ · 9 bags
100 sq ft0.62 yd³ · 9 bags0.93 yd³ · 13 bags1.23 yd³ · 17 bags
150 sq ft0.93 yd³ · 13 bags1.39 yd³ · 19 bags1.85 yd³ · 25 bags
200 sq ft1.23 yd³ · 17 bags1.85 yd³ · 25 bags2.47 yd³ · 34 bags
300 sq ft1.85 yd³ · 25 bags2.78 yd³ · 38 bags3.7 yd³ · 50 bags
500 sq ft3.09 yd³ · 42 bags4.63 yd³ · 63 bags6.17 yd³ · 84 bags
1,000 sq ft6.17 yd³ · 84 bags9.26 yd³ · 125 bags12.35 yd³ · 167 bags

How this chart is calculated

Volume = area × depth (in feet); 27 cubic feet make a cubic yard, and a 2 cu ft bag is 1/13.5 of a yard. Bags are rounded up, with no extra added. For other sizes or tree rings, use the mulch calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much mulch do I need for 100 square feet?

At 3 inches deep: about 0.93 cubic yards, or 13 bags of 2 cubic feet. At 2 inches: 9 bags.

How much area does a cubic yard of mulch cover?

About 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 108 sq ft at 3 inches and 81 sq ft at 4 inches deep.

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