Mulch, soil and gravel calculator
Enter area and your planned depth to estimate material volume. Compare bulk cubic yards with 2 or 3 cu ft bags, then save your chosen option in a purchase PDF.
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 buyingBulk vs. bagged mulch
Compare local prices for the same volume, including delivery, unloading, and any minimum order. Bulk volume and bag counts are alternative supply methods. Check that the bag label matches the volume selected in the calculator.
This is a geometric volume estimate. It does not choose a suitable depth or material, model compaction, or convert cubic yards to tons. Ask the supplier about those requirements and its ordering increments before buying.