Mulch Calculator

Mulch Calculator

Calculate how much mulch you need for your garden beds. Enter up to 4 areas and get results in cubic yards, cubic feet, and bag counts.



Mulch Depth Guide

Application Recommended Depth
Flower beds (established) 2–3 inches
Vegetable gardens 2–3 inches
Trees & shrubs 3–4 inches (keep away from trunk)
Pathways 3–4 inches
Weed suppression 4–6 inches

1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk mulch is usually sold by the cubic yard; bagged mulch typically comes in 2 or 3 cu ft bags.