Order the right amount. Not the extra trip.
Enter the bed size and depth. Get cubic yards, bags, tons, and a rough cost for mulch, gravel, topsoil, or sod.
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Built for real beds and real bulk yards. Estimates only; check local prices before ordering.
Your bulk order
Cubic yards, bags, tons, and a rough cost. Copy the list and take it to the yard.
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Estimates only. Bulk prices vary by yard, delivery, and season. Add 10% for settling and uneven ground.
How far does a cubic yard go?
One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. Coverage depends on how deep you spread it.
324 sq ft
A light refresh or a small bed.
162 sq ft
Topdressing a lawn or a shallow bed.
108 sq ft
The usual mulch depth for weed control.
81 sq ft
Gravel paths, driveways, and heavy cover.
Bulk or bags?
The math is the same; the packaging is not. Pick the one that saves you a second trip.
Small jobs, bags
Under a cubic yard, bags are easier to carry and store. A 2 cu ft bag is 1/13.5 of a yard.
Big jobs, bulk
Over a cubic yard, bulk is usually cheaper per yard and fewer trips. Check delivery fees.
Order a little extra
Add 10% for settling and uneven ground. Running short on a Sunday is the expensive part.
Before you order.
Short answers. No trip to the yard required.
How many bags are in a cubic yard?
A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. With 2 cu ft bags, that is 13.5 bags; with 0.5 cu ft bags, 54 bags. The calculator rounds up to whole bags.
How much does a cubic yard of mulch cover?
About 324 sq ft at 1 inch deep, 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, and 81 sq ft at 4 inches.
Should I order bulk or bags?
Bags are easier for small jobs under a cubic yard. Bulk is usually cheaper per yard for larger jobs, but check delivery fees and access.
Do I need extra for settling?
Yes. Add about 10% for settling, uneven ground, and edges. The estimate is a starting point, not a guarantee.
How is the cost calculated?
The default prices are rough US averages per cubic yard or per square foot for sod. Change the price field to match your local yard.
Does this work for sod?
Yes. Choose sod and the calculator switches to square feet and 500 sq ft pallets. It does not use depth.