Outdoor
How Much Mulch Do I Need?
Enter your bed size and the depth you want. We return volume, bags and the bulk order quantity.
- 01Measure
- 02Adjust
- 03Result
- 04Shop
01 — Measure
Tell us about the job
Mulch 5–10 cm, gravel 5 cm
02 — Adjust
Material buffer
Loose material settles. A small buffer keeps the depth even after the first rain.
Before you start — measure this
- Bed length
- Bed width
- Depth
03 — Result
0.7m³
Mulch required
- Bed area
- 9 m²
- Approx. weight
- 284 kg
04 — Shopping list
A 2 cu ft bag ≈ 0.056 m³
13 × 0.06 m³
- Total purchased
- 0.7 m³
- Expected leftover
- 0 m³
Optional — planning estimate, not a live price.
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How we got this number
- Bed area
- 9 m²
- Depth
- 7.5 cm
- Volume
- 0.68 m³
- + 5% settling
- 0.71 m³
Planning estimate: this calculation helps you estimate material quantities. Actual requirements vary with site conditions, product coverage, installation method and waste. Confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified professional when appropriate.
What to know about this material
- Keep mulch 5 cm clear of tree trunks and plant stems to avoid rot.
- Bulk delivery is usually cheaper above about 1 m³.
- Gravel is far heavier than bark — check delivery weight limits.
Frequently asked
- How deep should mulch be?
- 5–7.5 cm for most beds, up to 10 cm for heavy weed suppression.
- How many bags of mulch per cubic metre?
- About 18 bags of 2 cu ft (0.056 m³) mulch per cubic metre.
- Bags or bulk?
- Under about 15 bags, bagged is easier. Above that, bulk delivery is normally cheaper.
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