Mulch Bag Calculator
Calculate exact 2 cu ft & 3 cu ft bag counts for retail mulch bags at Lowe's, Home Depot, or garden stores.
Bed Dimensions for Bag Calculation
ft
ft
3 in
Project Estimate
1.00
cubic yards
- Cubic feet
- 27.00 ft³
- 2 cu ft bags
- 14
- Surface area
- 100 ft²
- Slope
- Flat (0%)
- Edge trench
- 0 ft³
- Estimated cost
- $30
3 inches suits most landscape beds.
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Cubic Yards to Bag Conversion Table
Quick lookup for common landscaping project volumes. For bulk calculations, use our main mulch calculator. For playground projects, see our rubber mulch calculator.
| Cubic Yards | 2 cu ft Bags | 3 cu ft Bags | Coverage @ 3" Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 yd³ | 7 bags | 5 bags | ~54 sq ft |
| 1.0 yd³ | 14 bags | 9 bags | ~108 sq ft |
| 2.0 yd³ | 27 bags | 18 bags | ~216 sq ft |
| 3.0 yd³ | 41 bags | 27 bags | ~324 sq ft |
| 5.0 yd³ | 68 bags | 45 bags | ~540 sq ft |
Mulch Bag FAQ
How many 2 cu ft bags of mulch are in a cubic yard?
There are 13.5 (rounded up to 14) 2 cu ft bags of mulch in one cubic yard. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (27 ÷ 2 = 13.5).
How many 3 cu ft bags of mulch are in a cubic yard?
There are exactly 9 3 cu ft bags of mulch in one cubic yard (27 ÷ 3 = 9).
How many bags of mulch do I need for 100 sq ft?
At 3 inches deep, 100 sq ft requires about 27 cubic feet of mulch including settling allowance — that is 14 bags of 2 cu ft mulch or 9 bags of 3 cu ft mulch (1.00 cubic yard).
Is bagged mulch better than bulk mulch?
Bagged mulch (like Lowe's or Home Depot bags) is easier to transport in a car and convenient for small garden beds (under 2 cubic yards). Bulk mulch delivered by dump truck is significantly cheaper for larger projects.