Mulch Estimator

If you have an upcoming yard project and you need to know how much mulch to purchase I suggest downloading the Attached Spreadsheet for an accurate estimate.

The tool also is great for estimating the cost of the project and evaluating bulk mulch delivery or digiorno… I mean delivery or buying bags of mulch at the store.

I’m no expert in landscaping but my research recommended roughly one to four inches of depth per area. Also, even though the calculator will do the conversion, bags of mulch are usually measured in cubic feet while bulk mulch is cubic yards.

How to Use

1. Open the spreadsheet and Enter the Length, Width, and Depth in cubic feet to determine the total cubic footage of your project. The template allows for up to 20 sections of a project, plus another line for extra mulch.
2. Enter the Bag price in cubic feet and the price you will pay per bag.
3. Enter the Pricing information for Bulk mulch delivery.

Calculations provided by this tool

1. Total Mulch Needed for a project in cubic feet
2. Number of Bags needed to cover all area
3. Total Cost of Bagged Mulch
4. Area of Project Converted into Cubic Yards
5. Total Cost of Bulk Mulch Delivery

Inputs Needed for Calculation

1. Dimensions of Areas that need mulching during this project(additional line for extra)
2. Size of Mulch Bags from the store in cubic feet
3. Price per Mulch Bag
4. Price for Bulk Mulch per cubic yard (Plus Delivery Fee if applicable