
How Much Material Do I Need?
Step 1: Estimate the area you would like to plant
Remember—Mulch is most effective
when it is added periodically in smaller amounts.
I have an area this big, how much material do I need?
Area Size #square feet Topdress depth1/2" 2" Deep
1’ x 5’ plot 5 sq. ft. 0.21 cu. ft. 0.83 cu. ft.
5’ x 5’ plot 25 sq. ft. 1.04 cu. ft. 4.17 cu. ft.
5’ x 10’ plot 50 sq. ft. 2.08 cu. ft. 8.33 cu. ft.
10’ x 10’ plot 100 sq. ft. 4.17 cu. ft. 16.66 cu. ft.
1 acre 43,600 sq. ft. 67 cu. yds. 268 cu. yds
If I buy this much material, how many square feet will it cover?
Quantity Topdress depth 1/2" 2" Deep
1 cu. ft. bag 24 sq. ft. area 6 sq. ft. area
3 cu. ft. bag 73 sq. ft. area 18 sq. ft. area
1 cu. yard 650 sq. ft. area 162 sq. ft. area