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Mulch calculator
A mulch order is easiest to plan from area and depth. Enter your garden bed's square footage, choose a depth in inches, and add local prices for bags and bulk mulch. CalcForged uses the standard formula area × depth ÷ 324 to estimate cubic yards, then shows how many bags you would need and a simple cost comparison. Two to three inches is a common bed depth, but adjust for the plants and soil conditions in your yard.
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Mulch Calculator
Estimate cubic yards of mulch and compare a bulk order with bagged mulch.
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How it works
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Multiply bed area in square feet by depth in inches.
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Divide by 324 to convert the result to cubic yards.
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The bag comparison converts cubic yards to cubic feet (27 cubic feet per yard), then divides by the bag size and rounds up.
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250 sq ft garden bed
Inputs3-inch depth, 2 cu ft bags
Result2.31 cubic yards, or 32 bags before delivery considerations.
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