What Is a Soil & Mulch Calculator?
A soil and mulch calculator is a tool to help you determine the correct amount of bulk material like soil, mulch, or compost for your garden beds. It provides the total volume needed for ordering bulk delivery and can also estimate the number of bags you would need for smaller jobs from a home improvement store.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the type of material you need (Topsoil, Mulch, etc.).
- Enter the length and width of your garden bed.
- Input the desired depth of the material in inches.
- Optionally, enter the size of the bags you plan to buy to get an estimated bag count.
- Click "Calculate" to see the total volume required.
Understanding Your Soil & Mulch Calculation
- Total Volume: This is provided in both cubic feet and cubic yards. Cubic yards are the standard unit for ordering bulk materials from a landscape supplier.
- Estimated Bags Needed: If you provide the size of the bags you plan to buy (in cubic feet or liters), this gives you a convenient shopping list.
Standard Bag Sizes
Common bag sizes for soil and mulch at home improvement stores are 0.75, 1, 1.5, and 2 cubic feet. In metric, common sizes are 25, 40, and 50 liters.