Cubic Yard Coverage Chart
How much area 1 cubic yard covers at common depths, from a light top dressing to a full driveway base.
1 cubic yard covers 324 sq ft at 1 inch, 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, and 81 sq ft at 4 inches. Same math applies to gravel, mulch, topsoil, and sand.
Coverage per cubic yard
- 1 inch deep: 324 sq ft
- 2 inches deep: 162 sq ft
- 3 inches deep: 108 sq ft
- 4 inches deep: 81 sq ft
- 6 inches deep: 54 sq ft
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