Mulch for a 12×12 area
1.33 cubic yards (18 bags)
of mulch for 144 sq ft at 3 inches deep: 36 cu ft, or 18 bags of 2 cu ft.
A 12×12 foot area is 144 square feet. Most garden beds need 2 to 3 inches of mulch; a fresh bed or a weedy one benefits from 3 to 4 inches.
Mulch for 12×12 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Cubic feet | 2 cu ft bags | 3 cu ft bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.44 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| 2 in | 0.89 | 24 | 12 | 8 |
| 3 in | 1.33 | 36 | 18 | 12 |
| 4 in | 1.78 | 48 | 24 | 16 |
| 6 in | 2.67 | 72 | 36 | 24 |
How it’s worked out
- 12 × 12 = 144 sq ft.
- 144 × 3 in ÷ 12 = 36 cu ft.
- 36 ÷ 27 = 1.333 cu yd, or 36 ÷ 2 = 18 bags of 2 cu ft (rounded up).
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Other bed sizes
- 10×12 area
- 12×15 area
- 8×12 area
- 6×12 area
- 5×12 area
- 4×12 area
- 12×20 area
- 3×12 area
- 2×12 area
- 12×25 area
- 12×30 area
- 12×40 area
Questions
- How much mulch do I need for a 12×12 area?
- 1.33 cubic yards at 3 inches deep, or 18 bags of 2 cu ft. At 2 inches it is 0.89 yards (12 bags).
- How many bags of mulch for 12×12?
- 18 bags of 2 cu ft or 12 bags of 3 cu ft at 3 inches deep.
- Is bulk or bagged mulch cheaper for 12×12?
- Bagged: about $72 for 18 bags. Bulk: about $53 for 1.33 yards, plus delivery. Bulk usually wins above 2 or 3 yards.