Mulch cost per cubic yard calculator

Calculate the cost of mulch per cubic yard based on your area and the price per cubic yard.

Input Parameters

Area (sq ft):

Depth (inches):

Price per cubic yard ($):

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Cost = (Area × Depth × 0.3048) / 27 × Price per cubic yard

Where:
Area = Area in square feet
Depth = Depth in inches
0.3048 = Conversion factor from inches to meters
27 = Number of cubic feet in a cubic yard
Price per cubic yard = Cost per cubic yard in dollars

Total Cost ($):

Mulch cost per cubic yard calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Mulch cost per cubic yard calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

Enter the area of the area you want to cover with mulch in square feet.
Enter the desired depth of mulch in inches.
Enter the price per cubic yard of mulch.
Click the "Calculate" button to get the total cost.

Example

If you want to cover an area of 500 square feet with a mulch depth of 3 inches and the mulch costs $30 per cubic yard, the total cost would be:

Area = 500 sq ft
Depth = 3 inches
Price per cubic yard = $30
Total Cost = $244.40

Formula Explanation

The calculator uses the following formula to calculate the total cost:

Total Cost = (Area × Depth × 0.3048) / 27 × Price per cubic yard

This formula converts the area and depth into cubic yards and then multiplies by the price per cubic yard to get the total cost.