Precisely calculate how much soil, compost, or mulch you need for any garden bed or landscaping project. Save money and reduce waste with our accurate measurements.
Try Calculator NowEvery gardener and landscaper knows the frustration of buying either too much or too little soil, compost, or mulch for their projects. Our GroundFoliage calculator eliminates this guesswork by providing precise volume calculations tailored to your specific garden beds and landscaping areas.
Whether you're preparing raised beds for vegetables, mulching around trees and shrubs, or top-dressing your lawn with compost, getting the quantity right is crucial. Too little material means multiple trips to the garden center and potential gaps in coverage. Too much means wasted money and the hassle of storing or disposing of excess.
Our calculator accounts for all the variables: the shape of your area (rectangular or circular), exact dimensions, and your desired depth of application. We convert these measurements into practical quantities you can purchase - whether you're buying in bulk by the cubic yard or in convenient bags from your local garden center.
The importance of proper soil and mulch quantities extends beyond just convenience. Applying the correct depth of mulch (typically 2-4 inches) ensures optimal weed suppression and moisture retention without smothering plants. Similarly, using the right amount of soil in raised beds provides adequate root space while maintaining proper drainage. Our tool helps you achieve these horticultural best practices through precise calculations.
Calculate exactly how much material you need for your gardening project
Get accurate volume measurements for any shape and size of garden bed or landscaping area, eliminating guesswork and waste.
Calculate for both rectangular and circular areas, covering everything from square garden beds to round tree wells.
Input dimensions in feet or meters, depth in inches or centimeters, and get results in multiple volume measurements.
Know exactly how many standard bags of soil or mulch you'll need, saving multiple trips to the garden center.
Works for all types of garden materials: topsoil, compost, mulch, gravel, and other landscaping amendments.
Use our calculator right in your garden on any device - perfect for quick calculations at the nursery or landscape supply.
Choose between rectangle/square or circular shapes depending on your garden bed or landscaping area.
For rectangles: enter length and width in feet. For circles: enter either radius or diameter in feet.
Tip: 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm. Measure your area carefully for accurate results.
Enter how deep you want the material to be, either in inches or centimeters. Typical depths:
If you're buying bagged material, select the standard bag size available at your garden center. Leave as "bulk" if you're ordering by the cubic yard.
Click "Calculate" to see exactly how much material you need in various measurements. Use these numbers when purchasing your soil or mulch.
When ordering bulk material, always add 10-15% to your calculated volume to account for settling and spillage. Our calculator gives you precise measurements, but nature isn't always precise!
Home Gardener, Portland
"I used to always buy either too much or too little mulch for my garden beds. Last year I wasted $80 on extra bags I couldn't return. This year I used GroundFoliage's calculator and bought exactly what I needed - 14 bags of mulch covered all my beds perfectly with just half a bag left over!"
Landscaper, Austin
"As a professional landscaper, accurate material estimates are crucial for bidding jobs profitably. GroundFoliage's calculator helps me provide clients with precise quotes and reduces material waste on site. I've saved hundreds of dollars in unnecessary material purchases this season alone."
Community Garden Coordinator
"Our community garden has 42 raised beds of different sizes. Calculating soil needs for spring replenishment used to take me hours. Now with GroundFoliage, I can calculate the total cubic yards needed in minutes and get bulk delivery pricing from our supplier. It's revolutionized our garden planning!"
Nursery Owner
"We recommend GroundFoliage's calculator to all our customers buying soil and mulch. It helps them purchase the right amount the first time, reducing returns and unhappy customers. We've even added a link to it from our website!"
Developed with input from professional landscapers and master gardeners to ensure real-world accuracy and usefulness.
Prevent expensive over-purchasing or frustrating under-purchasing of garden materials.
Get precise calculations in seconds instead of struggling with manual math or guesswork.
Works for all types of gardens, landscapes, and materials across different regions and climates.
From backyard gardeners to professional landscapers, our calculator has become an essential tool for precise material estimation.
Join thousands of gardeners and landscapers who rely on our accurate, easy-to-use calculator for their soil and mulch projects.
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