Project ticket
How much mulch for a garden bed?
A 10×20 ft bed at the example 3 in depth is 50 cu ft before waste. With 5% added, estimate 1.94 cu yd or 27 bags labeled 2 cu ft. These are alternative supply options.
Start with your measurements
Size up your project
Example values are filled in. Replace them with your project measurements.
Volume only. This does not convert cubic yards to tons or predict settling and compaction.
Before you order
- Confirm bag volume or bulk delivery increment.
- Confirm material type, access and delivery charge.
Quantities to confirm
Mulch purchase sheet
The starting yield is an example for this bag size. Replace it with the product label; bag weight alone does not determine yield.
- 2 cu ft bags52.5 cu ft with allowance ÷ 2 cu ft per bag; rounded up.
- 27bags
What this estimate assumes
- One foot is 12 inches and one cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. Waste is added before computing each supply alternative.
- Bulk delivery, 2 cu ft bags and 3 cu ft bags are alternatives. Bag labels must match the selected volume; bulk minimums and order increments are not assumed.
- Bag yield entered: 2 cu ft/bag. Whole bags provide 1.5 cu ft above the volume with allowance.
- Only the selected supply method is listed; alternatives are not added together.
Name your project & add notes Optional
Includes your quantities, assumptions and space to record the supplier, confirmed quantity, quote and delivery. No account required.
How to check this list before buyingMatch the depth and package to your plan
The adjusted volume is 52.50 cu ft. The example depth and waste are inputs, not recommendations for every planting bed. Update them for your actual project.
Confirm the bag label or bulk supplier's unit and ordering increments. Compare current local quotes including delivery and unloading, then save your chosen supply option in the purchase PDF.