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Mulch for a 16×20 Bed at 4 inches

A 16×20 bed (320 sq ft) at 4 inches needs about 3.95 cubic yards of mulch — roughly $150. See the full breakdown.

You need
3.95 cu yd
Estimated material cost $150
Area
320 sq ft
Volume
106.67 cu ft
2-cu-ft bags
54
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You need
3.95 cu yd
Estimated material cost $150
Area
320 sq ft
Volume
106.67 cu ft
2-cu-ft bags
54

Material shopping list

  • Order about 3.95 cubic yards of mulch.
  • Budget about $150 before delivery, taxes, and labor.
  • Add 5–10% waste for uneven subgrade, cuts, settling, or spillage.

Formula & assumptions

Area = length x width. Volume = area x depth / 12. Cubic yards = cubic feet / 27. Cost = quantity x local unit price.

  • Default depth: 3 inches
  • Default price: $38 per cuyd
  • 2-cu-ft bags yield: 2.0 cu ft each

These assumptions make the estimate easy for search engines and AI answer tools to verify. Replace the default price with your supplier quote for a local estimate.

Based on $38 per cuyd national average. Enter your local price for an exact quote. Estimate only.