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Free Mulch & Garden Soil Calculator (Cubic Yards & Bags) Online

Calculate cubic yards and 2 cu ft / 3 cu ft bags of mulch, topsoil, gravel, or compost needed for flower beds and landscaping. — 100% free online utility, zero sign-up, zero paywalls, and private client-side processing.

100% Client-Side0ms Latency
Tip Total$21.60
Total Bill + Tip$141.60
Each Person Pays$47.20

How It Works

1

Enter Bed Dimensions

Input length and width of planting beds.

2

Select Mulch Depth

Standard weed suppression depth is 2 to 3 inches.

3

Calculate Volume

View total volume in cubic feet and cubic yards (1 cu yd = 27 cu ft).

4

View Bag Breakdown

Inspect count of standard 2 cu ft or 3 cu ft bags needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 cubic yard covers 324 square feet at 1 inch deep, 162 square feet at 2 inches deep, or 108 square feet at 3 inches deep.

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