Mulch Reference

Mulch for 750 Square Feet

How much mulch you need to cover 750 square feet, in cubic yards and bags.

Mulch for 750 sq ft

At 3 inches deep, with a 5 percent allowance.

Cubic yards
7.29cu yd
2 cu ft bags
99
At 2 in deep
4.86cu yd
cubic yards = 750 × (3 / 12) ÷ 27 × 1.05 = 7.29 cu yd

That is about 69.7 m², roughly 5.57 m³ of mulch at 8 cm deep.

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About this estimate

750 square feet at a 3 inch depth works out to about 6.94 cubic yards before the small allowance. Two to three inches is the usual range for beds. One cubic yard of mulch covers 324 square feet at one inch.

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Common questions

How much mulch for 750 square feet?

At 3 inches deep, 750 square feet needs about 7.29 cubic yards, roughly 99 of the 2 cubic foot bags. At 2 inches it is about 4.86 cubic yards.

Bags or bulk for this much mulch?

Bagged mulch suits small beds. Past roughly two cubic yards, bulk delivery is usually cheaper, since about 13.5 bags equal one cubic yard.
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