Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a yard cover?
Here is a quick coversion table to help you judge how much mulch you'll need

One Yard Spread AtWill Cover
1 inch deep324 square feet
2 inches deep162 square feet
3 inches deep108 square feet
4 inches deep81 square feet
5 inches deep64 square feet
6 inches deep54 square feet
How much mulch will I need?
First determine the size of your area and how deep you will spread the mulch. From that information, simply use the conversion chart below:
Step One: determine area size (length in feet x width in feet) = square feet
Step Two: multiply square feet by appropriate depth number from chart = cubic feet
1 inch - multiply by .08
2 inches - multiply by .16
3 inches - multiply by .25
4 inches - multiply by .33
5 inches - multiply by .42
6 inches - multiply by .50
Step Three: divide cubic feet by 27 to give you cubic yard(s). This is the number of yards you will need to purchase to achieve your desired spread.

 

EXAMPLE: How many yards to cover an area 21 feet long and 15 feet wide to be covered 4 inches deep with mulch?

Step One: (determine sq. feet) 21 feet long x 15 feet wide = 315 square feet

Step Two: (determine cubic feet) 315 square feet x .33 (chart number for 4 inches deep) = 103.95 cubic feet

Step Three: (determine cubic yards) 103.95 cubic feet divided by 27 = 3.85 cubic yards (round up to 4 cubic yards)