Mulch
Compare bagged and bulk mulch for rectangular or circular beds in US or metric units.
How this works
Calculate rectangle or circle area, multiply by depth and allowance, convert to volume, and round bag quantity up.
Example
Using the example inputs, mulch quantity is 1.1111 yd³.
- Length
- 12 ft or m (selected)
- Width
- 10 ft or m (selected)
- Depth
- 3 in or cm (selected)
- Extra allowance
- 0 %
- Bag volume
- 2 ft³ or L (selected)
- Price per cubic yard
- 0 USD
- Bed shape
- Rectangle
- Measurement system
- Length ft, depth in, bag ft³
- Price per bag
- 0 USD
- Mulch quantity
- 1.1111 yd³
Compare bulk versus bags; these are alternatives, not quantities to add together. Bulk price remains USD per cubic yard.
Scope and assumptions
No settlement or compaction forecast. Prices are your inputs; delivery charges and supplier minimums are excluded.
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