Area x depth, then waste
- Rectangle = length x width
- Circle = pi x radius squared
- Cubic yards = cubic feet / 27
- Adjusted = raw volume x (1 + waste %)
SCS Landscaping / Material Quantity
Mulch Job Calculator
Combine one or more beds, depth, waste allowance, and optional bag size. The result separates calculated volume from the adjusted order quantity.
Reviewed result
Mulch quantity
Method And Limits
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Supplier increments, settling, compaction, irregular edges, existing material, and field changes can alter the quantity actually purchased.
12 ft x 6 ft bed at 3 in
That bed is 72 sq ft and 0.667 cu yd raw. With 10% waste, the adjusted planning quantity is about 0.73 cu yd.
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