Building tool
Mulch Calculator
Calculate mulch volume in cubic yards and bags for a landscape bed.
Runs in your browserResult
- Bed area
- 192 sq ft
- Cubic feet
- 50.4
- Cubic yards
- 1.87
- Bags
- 26
Irregular beds can be split into rectangles and added together.
How to use this mulch calculator
- Measure the project, enter the dimensions in the units shown, and add the waste, spacing, coverage, or material settings that apply.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this mulch calculator
Use the Mulch Calculator to calculate mulch volume in cubic yards and bags for a landscape bed. Change the inputs to compare another result.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
Use the Mulch Calculator for a 20-by-10-foot area at the planned depth, then add waste before ordering bags, yards, or tons.
Common uses
- → calculate mulch volume in cubic yards and bags for a landscape bed
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison