How much mulch for a 10 ft × 10 ft?

A 10 ft × 10 ft mulch project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 10 ft × 10 ft mulch project needs 0.93 cubic yards (bulk) — buy 0.97 to cover waste — about $29.1–$48.5 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
0.97cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 0.93 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$29.1–$48.5
Installed (US avg)
$93–$135
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (bulk)0.97$29.1–$48.5
Estimated material total$29.1–$48.5
Alternative buy formats
  • 14 × 2 cu ft bags — $42–$70

10 ft × 10 ft at different depths

10 ft × 10 ft footprint of mulch
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″0.31 cubic yards (bulk)0.32 cubic yards (bulk)$9.6 – $16
2″0.62 cubic yards (bulk)0.65 cubic yards (bulk)$19.5 – $32.5
3″0.93 cubic yards (bulk)0.97 cubic yards (bulk)$29.1 – $48.5
4″1.23 cubic yards (bulk)1.3 cubic yards (bulk)$39 – $65
6″1.85 cubic yards (bulk)1.94 cubic yards (bulk)$58.2 – $97