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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.

Area500 sq ft
Depth3 in
Volume4.63 cu yd
2-cu-ft bags63 bags
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