How much mulch for a 24 ft × 24 ft?

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

Quick answerA 24 ft × 24 ft mulch project needs 5.33 cubic yards (bulk) — buy 5.6 to cover waste — about $168–$280 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
5.6cubic yards (bulk)
Exact need: 5.33 cubic yards (bulk) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$168–$280
Installed (US avg)
$535–$777
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (bulk)5.6$168–$280
Estimated material total$168–$280
Alternative buy formats
  • 76 × 2 cu ft bags — $228–$380

24 ft × 24 ft at different depths

24 ft × 24 ft footprint of mulch
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″1.78 cubic yards (bulk)1.87 cubic yards (bulk)$56.1 – $93.5
2″3.56 cubic yards (bulk)3.73 cubic yards (bulk)$111.9 – $186.5
3″5.33 cubic yards (bulk)5.6 cubic yards (bulk)$168 – $280
4″7.11 cubic yards (bulk)7.47 cubic yards (bulk)$224.1 – $373.5
6″10.67 cubic yards (bulk)11.2 cubic yards (bulk)$336 – $560