How much mulch for a 20 ft × 24 ft?

A 20 ft × 24 ft mulch project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 20 ft × 24 ft mulch project needs 4.44 cubic yards (bulk) — buy 4.67 to cover waste — about $140.1–$233.5 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
4.67cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 4.44 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$140.1–$233.5
Installed (US avg)
$446–$648
Shopping list
Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (bulk)4.67$140.1–$233.5
Estimated material total$140.1–$233.5
Alternative buy formats
  • 63 × 2 cu ft bags — $189–$315

20 ft × 24 ft at different depths

20 ft × 24 ft footprint of mulch
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″1.48 cubic yards (bulk)1.56 cubic yards (bulk)$46.8 – $78
2″2.96 cubic yards (bulk)3.11 cubic yards (bulk)$93.3 – $155.5
3″4.44 cubic yards (bulk)4.67 cubic yards (bulk)$140.1 – $233.5
4″5.93 cubic yards (bulk)6.22 cubic yards (bulk)$186.6 – $311
6″8.89 cubic yards (bulk)9.33 cubic yards (bulk)$279.9 – $466.5