How do I figure out how much mulch I need?

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  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I know there was a post last year, I think, that gave instructions on how to figure this out and I thought I wrote it in my notebook.
    I have an area 24x24 feet. How many cubic feet or yards will it take to lay down a good thick layer of shredded mulch?
     
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    Thanks Toni...
    I've written down the formula this time.
    So... since my brain is a little fried from being out in the sun all day.
    Does this sound close?

    24x24 feet = 576 sq. ft.

    1 cubic yard of mulch = 108 sq ft at 3 inches deep.

    So... 576 divided by 108 = 5.33 cubic yards of mulch?

    And to think math was my best subject in school! :oops:
     

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