–cubic yards
–tons (typical)
–cubic feet
–bags
Mulch for common projects
- 4x10 garden bed 0.41 cu yd · 0.12 tons
- 4x20 garden bed 0.81 cu yd · 0.24 tons
- 5x20 garden bed 1.02 cu yd · 0.31 tons
- 8x12 garden bed 0.98 cu yd · 0.29 tons
- 10x10 area 1.02 cu yd · 0.31 tons
- 10x20 area 2.04 cu yd · 0.61 tons
- 10x30 area 3.06 cu yd · 0.92 tons
- 20x20 area 4.07 cu yd · 1.22 tons
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Good to know
A 2–3 in layer is typical for beds and 3 in is a good target after settling; do not go above 4 in. Keep mulch back from tree trunks and plant stems, because mulch piled against a trunk (a mulch volcano) is not recommended. Wet mulch weighs more than dry.
Typical weight used here: about 0.3 tons per cubic yard (range 0.2–0.4). Your supplier's figure is the one to trust.