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How many cubic feet are in a mulch bag?
2 cubic foot
Most bagged mulch is sold in 2 cubic foot bags. So, for every 13.5 bags, you need one cubic yard. Example: If you used 54 bags last year, you would get the same amount of mulch in 4 cubic yards.
How many feet does a 2 cubic foot bag of mulch cover?
12 sq feet
Coverage Chart- Bagged Material (2 Cubic Foot Bags)
| Depth | One 2 Cubic Foot Bag Covers |
|---|---|
| 2” | 12 sq feet |
| 3” | 8 sq feet |
| 4” | 6 sq feet |
| 5” | 4.8 sq feet |
How many bags is 3 cubic yards of mulch?
| Number of bags for Cubic yard Equivalence | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cu. Yd | 3 Cu. Yds. | |
| 1.5 Cu. Ft. Bag | 18 | 54 |
| 2 Cu. Ft. Bag | 14 | 42 |
| 3 Cu. Ft. Bag | 9 | 27 |
How much does a 3 cubic foot bag of mulch cover?
Using 3 cubic foot bags:
| DEPTH | Area Covered: 8’x8′ (64 sq. ft.) | Area Covered: 25’x4′ (100 sq. ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| 2″ = 18 sq. ft. | 3.5 bags needed | 5.5 bags needed |
| 3″ = 12 sq. ft. | 5.3 bags needed | 8.3 bags needed |
| 4″ = 9 sq. ft. | 7.1 bags needed | 11.1 bags needed |
How much does a bag of mulch weigh and cover?
A 2.5 cubic feet bag of straw mulch covers approximately 500 square feet and weighs around 50 pounds . A 1 cubic feet bag of straw mulch covers approximately 200 square feet and weighs around 20 pounds .
How much mulch is in one bag?
Bagged mulch is sold by either weight or cubic volume. There are 27 cu. ft. in a cubic yard. The average 40 lb. bag of mulch is approximately equal to 1 cu. ft.
What is the size of a mulch bag?
The mulch that is bought from big box stores is generally sold by the bag. These bags come in various sizes ranging from 1 cubic foot to 3 cubic feet of mulch per bag.