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Mulch Calculator: How Many Yards Do You Need?

Quick rule: 1 cubic yard of mulch covers roughly 108 sq ft at 3 inches deep, or 162 sq ft at 2 inches deep. Here's how to actually measure your beds.

Step 1: Measure each bed

Length × width in feet. Don't worry about awkward shapes — round to the nearest reasonable rectangle. For a bed that's roughly 12 ft long and 4 ft wide, that's 48 sq ft.

Step 2: Add them up

Total all bed square footage. A typical Tampa Bay front yard has 200–400 sq ft of beds; a full landscape can have 600–1,000+.

Step 3: Pick your depth

Fresh beds: 3 inches. Refresh on existing mulch: 2 inches. HOA fresh-look standard: 3 inches at first install.

Step 4: Divide

Total sq ft ÷ 108 (for 3 inches) = yards needed. Round up. Example: 400 sq ft ÷ 108 = 3.7 yards → order 4 yards.

Easier

Or call us with your address and we'll measure during the free assessment. We typically nail it within 0.5 yards either way.

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Got a citation in hand right now? Call 813.775.8978 or request a free assessment. We'll walk the property and quote the full resolution.