How Many Bags of Mulch in a Yard?
There are about 13.5 of the 2-cubic-foot bags, or 9 of the 3-cubic-foot bags, in one cubic yard of mulch. This is because a cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, divided by the bag size. The table below shows each bag size, and the calculator converts your mulch yardage to bags.
| Bag size | Bags per yard |
|---|---|
| 1.5 cu ft | 18 |
| 2 cu ft | 13.5 |
| 3 cu ft | 9 |
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Calculate your exact amount with the mulch calculatorHow Do You Convert Yards of Mulch to Bags?
To convert cubic yards of mulch to bags, divide 27 (cubic feet per yard) by your bag size in cubic feet. For 2-cubic-foot bags: 27 divided by 2 is 13.5 bags per yard. For a 3 cubic yard order, that is about 41 bags. Bags suit small beds, but for several yards the bag count and cost add up, and bulk delivery wins. The calculator gives the bag count for your amount.
Is It Cheaper to Buy Mulch in Bags or Bulk?
Bulk mulch by the cubic yard is almost always cheaper per unit than bagged, often by half, once you need more than about 5 or 6 bags. Bags win only for very small beds or when you cannot take a bulk delivery. Since 13.5 bags equal one yard, a few yards means dozens of bags to haul and open. The calculator shows the bag count so you can compare to a bulk quote.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many 2 cubic foot bags of mulch in a yard?
- About 13.5 of the 2-cubic-foot bags make one cubic yard of mulch.
- How many 3 cubic foot bags of mulch in a yard?
- About 9 of the 3-cubic-foot bags make one cubic yard.
- Is bagged or bulk mulch cheaper?
- Bulk is usually cheaper per unit once you need more than about 5 or 6 bags, often by half.