Mulch Calculator — Cubic Yards & Bags You Need
Enter your dimensions for an instant answer — the exact quantity to buy (waste included), a material cost, and an estimated installed cost. Change any figure to update the result live.
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
1.94cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 1.85 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$58.2–$97
Installed (US avg)
$186–$270
Shopping list
| ITEM | QTY | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| cubic yards (bulk) | 1.94 | $58.2–$97 |
| Estimated material total | $58.2–$97 |
Alternative buy formats
- 27 × 2 cu ft bags — $81–$135
Material spec & worked example
Coverage
108 ft²/yd³ @ 3″
Waste allowance
5%
Typical price
$30–$50 cubic yards (bulk)
200 sq ft bed, 3 in deep: you need 1.85 cubic yards (bulk) (buy 1.94 with waste), about $58.2–$97 in materials. See how we calculate this →
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View cost by state →Frequently asked
How many bags of mulch are in a cubic yard?
A cubic yard equals 13.5 bags of the standard 2 cubic foot mulch bag.
How much mulch do I need?
One cubic yard of mulch covers about 108 square feet at 3 inches deep. Enter your bed size above for an exact figure.