How Much Mulch for 200 Square Feet?

Q: How Much Mulch for 200 Square Feet?

To cover 200 sq ft with mulch 3 inches deep you need 1.85 cubic yards (50 cu ft). In bags, that's 25 bags of 2 cu ft or 17 bags of 3 cu ft.

To cover 200 sq ft with mulch 3 inches deep you need 1.85 cubic yards (50 cu ft). In bags, that's 25 bags of 2 cu ft or 17 bags of 3 cu ft.

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How it's worked out

Volume: 200 sq ft × 3 in ÷ 12 = 50 cu ft
Cubic yards: 50 ÷ 27 = 1.85 yd³
2 cu ft bags: 50 ÷ 2 = 25 bags

200 sq ft at other depths

Depth	Cubic yards	2 cu ft bags	3 cu ft bags
2 in	1.23	17	12
3 in	1.85	25	17
4 in	2.47	34	23

Use 2 inches to top up existing mulch, 3 inches for new beds, and up to 4 inches where weeds are a problem. For this amount, bags are often simpler than a bulk delivery with a minimum charge.

Other common sizes

100 sq ft
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1,000 sq ft

More detail: Bulk vs Bagged Mulch: How Much You Need and Which Is Cheaper