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Mulch Calculator

Beds and tree rings. Most beds want 2–3 inches; more than 4 inches against trunks is how you kill trees.

Volume = length × width × (depth ÷ 12) ÷ 27 cubic yards. Waste is applied after conversion.

Cubic feet
40.0
Cubic yards
1.48
2 cu ft bags
22

Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the specifics of a project. YardPermit publishes educational patterns and labeled estimates — not legal determinations, not construction documents, and not a bid. Verify with your local building department and a licensed contractor before you build.