Landscaping Calculators
Mulch, gravel, topsoil and sod for yards, beds and lawns.
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Available calculators
Mulch CalculatorBags or cubic yards of mulch for garden beds.Gravel CalculatorTons and yards of gravel for driveways and paths.Topsoil CalculatorYards or bags of topsoil for lawns and beds.Sod CalculatorRolls or pallets of sod for your lawn.Mulch Bag CalculatorHow many bags of mulch to buy.Gravel Driveway CalculatorTons and yards of gravel for a driveway.Sand CalculatorTons and yards of sand for pavers and bases.
Popular project use cases
- Mulching garden beds and refreshing existing mulch
- Building a gravel driveway, path or drainage base
- Topdressing a lawn or filling raised beds with topsoil
- Sodding a new lawn or repairing bare patches
Choosing the right calculator
- Mulch by the bag for small beds; by the yard for anything over ~13 bags.
- Gravel and sand are sold by the ton — the calculators convert from cubic yards automatically.
- For a new lawn, start with the Topsoil Calculator for the base, then the Sod Calculator for the grass.
- Building a paver patio? Use Sand for the bedding layer and Gravel for the base.
Good to know
Bulk vs bags: 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft mulch make one cubic yard. Bulk by the yard is usually cheaper once you need more than about 13 bags.
Landscaping FAQs
How deep should mulch be?
2–3 in for garden beds, 1 in to refresh existing mulch, and 4 in or more for paths and playgrounds. Keep mulch away from tree trunks.
How much does a cubic yard of gravel weigh?
Crushed stone weighs about 1.4 tons (2,800 lb) per cubic yard. Pea gravel is closer to 1.3 tons and dense crushed stone up to 1.5 tons.
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