How Much Mulch for 250 Square Feet?
Covering 250 sq ft with mulch 2 inches deep takes 1.58 cubic yards — that's about 22 bags (2 cu ft each), or cheaper bought in bulk. Change the depth or area below for your beds.
Mulch needed
1.58 cu yd
Bed area
256 sq ft
Mulch needed
1.58 cubic yards43 cubic feet at 2" deep
2-cu-ft bags
22 bagsbagged mulch is sold in 2 cu ft bags
Bulk cost (est.)
$71~$45/CY delivered vs $88 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.