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How many yards do you actually need?
Measure the length, width, and target depth of your bed, driveway, or play area. The calculator converts it into cubic yards, approximate weight in tons, bag equivalents, and an estimated material cost at homeowner or contractor pricing.
Material Calculator
Know exactly how much to buy before you pay
Measure your bed, driveway, or play area. Enter the numbers. We show cubic yards, weight in tons, bag count, and a price estimate so you never run short or over-order.
Common depths: 3 inches for mulch beds, 2 inches for decorative gravel top-dressing, 4 inches for a gravel driveway base.
Your estimate
Cubic yards
1.85
Approx. tons
0.74
Order as
2.0 yd³
2 cu ft bags
25
One half-ton pickup trip, or we can deliver it.
Material estimate: $63 + tax at homeowner pricing. Delivery is quoted by distance and load size.
These numbers are an estimate based on the dimensions you entered. Material weight varies with moisture, and settling means most jobs use slightly more than the raw math. Round up to the next half yard when you order.
Questions about your numbers? Call 346-848-3046Standard depths by project
Depth drives cost more than area does. Doubling depth doubles the material. These are the depths we recommend for Gulf Coast yards.
| Project | Depth | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Mulch beds | 3 inches | 1 yd covers ~108 sq ft |
| Mulch refresh | 1–2 inches | 1 yd covers ~160–320 sq ft |
| Decorative gravel | 2 inches | 1 yd covers ~160 sq ft |
| Gravel driveway base | 4 inches | 1 yd covers ~81 sq ft |
| Topsoil under sod | 2–4 inches | 1 yd covers ~81–162 sq ft |
| Compost top-dressing | 1/2 inch | 1 yd covers ~650 sq ft |
Measure the area
Break odd shapes into rectangles, measure each one, and add the square footage together. Round up to the nearest foot.
Pick the depth
Use the table above. For a refresh over existing mulch, only count the new depth you are adding.
Order in half yards
Most bulk materials sell by the half yard, so round up to the next half rather than coming up short.
Ready to price it out? See the full materials and pricing list or read the installation guide.