Mulch for a 4×5 area
0.19 cubic yards (3 bags)
of mulch for 20 sq ft at 3 inches deep: 5 cu ft, or 3 bags of 2 cu ft.
A 4×5 foot area is 20 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 4×5 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Cubic feet | 2 cu ft bags | 3 cu ft bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.06 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 in | 0.12 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 in | 0.19 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 in | 0.25 | 6.7 | 4 | 3 |
| 6 in | 0.37 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
How it’s worked out
- 5 × 4 = 20 sq ft.
- 20 × 3 in ÷ 12 = 5 cu ft.
- 5 ÷ 27 = 0.185 cu yd, or 5 ÷ 2 = 3 bags of 2 cu ft (rounded up).
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Questions
- How much mulch do I need for a 4×5 area?
- 0.19 cubic yards at 3 inches deep, or 3 bags of 2 cu ft. At 2 inches it is 0.12 yards (2 bags).
- How many bags of mulch for 4×5?
- 3 bags of 2 cu ft or 2 bags of 3 cu ft at 3 inches deep.
- Is bulk or bagged mulch cheaper for 4×5?
- Bagged: about $12 for 3 bags. Bulk: about $40 for 0.19 yards, plus delivery. Bulk usually wins above 2 or 3 yards.