How do I calculate how much mulch I need?
Ready to tackle the not-so-thrilling but oh-so-important task of figuring out how much mulch you need? We’ve got you covered.
Don’t worry if you haven’t thought about a right angle since high school – just follow these steps:
- Do you have a neat rectangle to mulch? Multiply length by width.
- Dealing with a circle? Channel your inner pi enthusiast and use πr².
- Do your beds look more like a Picasso painting? Just break it down into smaller shapes and add them up
- How deep do you want to go? The sweet spot is usually between 2 to 4 inches.
Here’s where it gets a little mathy (but we promise, it’s not too bad). We need to turn that area into volume.
- Multiply your area by the depth you want, and voila! You’ve got cubic feet.
- Need cubic yards instead? Just divide by 27.
Now, if you’re more of a ‘click a button and get an answer’ type – you are in luck.
Our Mulch Calculator will do all the heavy lifting! Plug in your numbers, and let it do its thing.
And here’s a pro tip: always buy about 10% more than you calculate.
Your Greendell team is always here to help – so reach out with any questions. We love to chat all things mulch-related. Empty beds are NO fun