How Much Mulch for 2000 Square Feet?
Covering 2000 sq ft with mulch 3 inches deep takes 18.75 cubic yards — that's about 254 bags (2 cu ft each), or cheaper bought in bulk. Change the depth or area below for your beds.
Mulch needed
18.75 cu yd
Bed area
2,025 sq ft
Mulch needed
18.75 cubic yards506 cubic feet at 3" deep
2-cu-ft bags
254 bagsbagged mulch is sold in 2 cu ft bags
Bulk cost (est.)
$844~$45/CY delivered vs $1,016 bagged
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How this is calculated
Mulch volume = bed area × depth. We convert cubic feet to cubic yards for bulk delivery and to 2-cu-ft bags for the bagged option, so you can compare cost both ways.