MULCHES / STONES/ SOILS & SANDS

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Calculating Aids

Measuring for Soil

Measure the area needed to cover in square feet. Then determine the average depth you need to fill. Use the table below to find the number of yards needed. Calculations are approximate, so usually it is best to order extra.


*Adjust For Compaction

Sq. Feet Covered 2" deep 3" deep 4" deep 6" deep 9" deep 12" deep
200 sq ft 1 1/3 yards 2 yards 2 2/3 yards 4 yards 6 yards 8 yards
300 sq ft 2 yards 3 yards 4 yards 6 yards 9 yards 12 yards
400 sq ft 2 2/3 yards 4 yards 5 1/3 yards 8 yards 12 yards 16 yards
500 sq ft 3 1/3 yards 5 yards 6 2/3 yards 10 yards 15 yards 20 yards

Measuring for Covering Ground With Bark, Mulch or Stone

Measure the area needed to cover. Shredded bark usually covers 125 sq ft per yard at 2" depth. Stone usually covers between depending on the size of the stones. The larger the stone the less the coverage.

Formulas for Measurements:

  • Sq. ft. = length x width
  • Diameter = distance across circle
  • Radius = center of circle to outside
  • Linear ft. = length
  • Area of circle = radius x radius x 3.14
  • Circumference of circle = diameter x 3.14
  • Cubic area = length x height x width