Bags per cubic yard
A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. Divide 27 by the bag size in cubic feet, then round up.
| Bag size | Common for | Bags per cubic yard |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cu ft | Gravel, pea gravel, sand | 54 |
| 0.75 cu ft | Topsoil, garden soil | 36 |
| 1 cu ft | Potting and garden soil | 27 |
| 1.5 cu ft | Mulch, soil | 18 |
| 2 cu ft | Mulch | 13.5 (buy 14) |
| 3 cu ft | Mulch | 9 |
Concrete bags per cubic yard
| Bag | Yield per bag | Bags per cubic yard | Weight per yard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 lb | 0.60 cu ft | 45 | 3,600 lb |
| 60 lb | 0.45 cu ft | 60 | 3,600 lb |
| 40 lb | 0.30 cu ft | 90 | 3,600 lb |
How far one cubic yard goes
Coverage for any loose material, from mulch to gravel, depends only on depth.
| Depth | One cubic yard covers | One 2 cu ft bag covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 324 sq ft | 24 sq ft |
| 2 in | 162 sq ft | 12 sq ft |
| 3 in | 108 sq ft | 8 sq ft |
| 4 in | 81 sq ft | 6 sq ft |
| 6 in | 54 sq ft | 4 sq ft |
Check the label: bag sizes and concrete yields vary by brand and product. These figures use the standard sizes; the number printed on your bag wins.