Mulch Coverage Chart
Square feet of mulch coverage per cubic yard and per 2 cubic foot bag at common depths.
1 cubic yard of mulch covers 162 sq ft at 2 inches deep and 108 sq ft at 3 inches. A single 2 cu ft bag covers about 12 sq ft at 2 inches or 8 sq ft at 3 inches.
Per cubic yard
- 2 inches deep: 162 sq ft
- 3 inches deep: 108 sq ft
- 4 inches deep: 81 sq ft
Per 2 cubic foot bag
- 2 inches: 12 sq ft
- 3 inches: 8 sq ft
- 4 inches: 6 sq ft
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