🌿 Garden Calculator
Mulch Calculator
Find out exactly how much mulch you need — in cubic yards, cubic feet, and bags.
Length × Width
Area = Length × Width
ft
ft
in
Recommended: 2–4 inches
$
Result
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Cubic Feet
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Cubic Yards
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Bags
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Sq Ft Area
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Depth
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+10% Extra
💰 Estimated Cost: — for — bags at $—/bag
💡 Pro Tip: Buy — bags (+10% extra) to account for settling and uneven edges.
📐 Formula
Cubic Yards = (Area sq ft × Depth inches) ÷ 324 | Bags = Cubic Feet ÷ Bag Size
🌱 Recommended Depth
| Purpose | Depth |
|---|---|
| Weed suppression | 3–4 inches |
| Moisture retention | 2–3 inches |
| Decorative | 1–2 inches |
| Tree rings | 2–4 inches |
🪵 Types of Mulch
| Type | Best For | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Wood chips | Trees, shrubs | 2–4 years |
| Shredded bark | Garden beds | 1–3 years |
| Straw | Vegetables | 1 season |
| Pine needles | Acid-loving plants | 1–2 years |
| Rubber mulch | Playgrounds | 10+ years |