How much mulch do I need for 500 square feet?
≈ 63 bags (2 cu ft)
About 4.63 cubic yards to cover 500 sq ft at 3″ deep.
Covering 500 square feet at a 3-inch depth takes 125.0 cubic feet of mulch — about 63 2-cubic-foot bags, or 4.63 cubic yards if you buy in bulk.
| Area | 500 sq ft |
| Depth | 3 in |
| Volume | 4.63 cu yd |
| 2-cu-ft bags | 63 bags |
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