How Much Mulch for 1500 Square Feet?
Covering 1500 sq ft with mulch 3 inches deep takes 14.08 cubic yards — that's about 191 bags (2 cu ft each), or cheaper bought in bulk. Change the depth or area below for your beds.
Mulch needed
14.08 cu yd
Bed area
1,521 sq ft
Mulch needed
14.08 cubic yards380 cubic feet at 3" deep
2-cu-ft bags
191 bagsbagged mulch is sold in 2 cu ft bags
Bulk cost (est.)
$634~$45/CY delivered vs $764 bagged
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How this is calculated
Mulch volume = bed area × depth. We convert cubic feet to cubic yards for bulk delivery and to 2-cu-ft bags for the bagged option, so you can compare cost both ways.