Mulch Calculator

Calculate how much mulch you need for a rectangular area and estimate how many bags to buy.

Area

ft
ft
in

Bag Information

Bag size defaults to 2 cubic feet. Change it to match the mulch you plan to buy.

cu ft
$

Mulch Needed

Area 0 sq ft
Cubic Feet 0 cu ft
Cubic Yards 0 cu yd
Bags Needed 0

Bag quantities are rounded up to the next whole bag.

How Much Mulch Do I Need?

Enter the length and width of the area in feet and the desired mulch depth in inches. RockUtility calculates the total volume in cubic feet and cubic yards.

If you are buying bagged mulch, enter the cubic-foot size printed on the bag. The calculator will determine how many whole bags you need.

Note

This calculator provides an estimate. Irregular landscaping areas, settling, uneven ground, spillage, and other conditions can affect the actual amount of mulch required.