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Mulch Calculator

Work out exactly how much mulch your beds need — in cubic yards, cubic feet and bags — then compare bagged vs. bulk delivered pricing, add labor, and see the true cost per square foot before you head to the garden center.

For estimation purposes only. Add beds of any shape, compare bag vs. bulk pricing, and confirm final quantities with your supplier.
1 Your beds & areas
2 Depth & material
in
1"3"6"
%
lbs
in
Used to estimate haul-away volume and disposal cost.
3 How you're buying
cu ft
%
4 Labor & spreading
/hr
sf/hr
ppl
Mulch needed
—
Enter your bed sizes and click Calculate
Project highlights
Total bed area —
Cubic feet —
Bags needed —
Estimated weight —
Best-value option —
Total project cost —
Cost breakdown
Calculate to see breakdown
Bed-by-bed area
Add a bed to see its area—
Material needed
Depth applied—
Base volume—
Overage added—
Total cubic feet—
Total cubic yards—
Bags to buy—
Bulk yards to order—
Estimated weight—
Pickup truck loads—
Old mulch to haul off—
Coverage per cubic yard at this depth—
Bagged vs. bulk
Bagged — material—
Bulk — material—
Bagged — with tax—
Bulk — delivery + tax—
Effective $ / cu yd (bagged)—
Effective $ / cu yd (bulk)—
Savings with the better option—
Project total
Buying method used—
Material subtotal—
Delivery—
Sales tax—
Spreading time—
Labor cost—
Old mulch disposal—
Cost per sq ft—
Total project cost—
Visualizations
Cost by mulch depth
Where the money goes
Disclosure: These are estimates for planning purposes only. Bulk mulch volume settles and varies between suppliers, bag fill can differ from the printed volume, and weights change sharply when material is wet. Keep mulch 2–3 inches away from plant stems and tree trunks, and never pile it against siding. Confirm final quantities, delivery minimums and vehicle payload limits with your supplier.