How many cubic feet are in a yard of mulch?

One cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet, or about thirteen and a half 2-cubic-foot bags.

How deep should mulch be?

Most beds do well with 2-3 inches after settling; more than 4 inches can hold excess moisture.

Mulch averages around 0.4 tons per cubic yard, with wet hardwood mulch heavier than dry bark.

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Tips & notes

Assumptions that most often change the final quantity in the field—so you order with clearer eyes.

Use 2-3 inches for annual refreshes and 3-4 inches for new beds.

Keep mulch a few inches away from trunks, stems, and siding.

Rake old mulch before topping up so the new layer is even.

Order slightly less if existing mulch is already thick.

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