How deep should mulch be?

Use 2–3 inches for established beds and up to 4 inches for weed suppression around trees.

How many bags are in a cubic yard?

There are 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft mulch in one cubic yard.

Enter your bed dimensions and depth to get mulch volume in cubic yards and the number of standard 2 cu ft bags to buy.

Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.

Volume (cu ft) = area × depth ÷ 12. Cubic yards = cu ft ÷ 27. Waste-adjusted = volume × (1 + waste%).

How deep should mulch be?: Use 2–3 inches for established beds and up to 4 inches for weed suppression around trees.
How many bags are in a cubic yard?: There are 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft mulch in one cubic yard.

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