Mulch Calculator

Estimate how much mulch is required for a given area at a specified depth.

Based on 3″ of Depth

  • MULCH YARDAGES:
  • 1 Yard = 27 cubic feet (3′ x 3′ x 3′)
  • 1 Yard = 10′ x 10′ area (100 sq. ft.) approximately 3 inches deep
  • You can calculate the square footage by multiplying length x width
  • (i.e. 30′ x 5′ = 150 sq. ft. = 1.5 yds @ 3″ thick)
  • TOP SOIL YARDAGES:
  • 1 Yard of Top Soil/Mushroom Soil = 80 sq. ft
  • (8′ x 10′ area) approximately 4 inches deep
  • Landscape Stone: 1 scoop = Approximately 1 Ton
  • 1 scoop covers approximately 80 sq. ft. – 4 inches deep
  • PRODUCT WEIGHTS:
  • 1 Yard Top Soil = 2,000 lbs (1 ton)
  • 1 Yard Mulch = 800 lbs 1 Yard Garden Compost = 800 lbs
  • HOW MUCH WILL THE CUSTOMER’S TRUCK HOLD?
  • Standard 6 ft. bed pickup = 2 yds mulch
  • Standard 8 ft. bed pickup = 3 yds mulch