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Mulch for a 40×50 Bed at 3 inches

A 40×50 bed (2,000 sq ft) at 3 inches needs about 18.52 cubic yards of mulch — roughly $704. See the full breakdown.

You need

18.52 cu yd

Estimated material cost $704

Area

2,000 sq ft

Volume

500.0 cu ft

2-cu-ft bags

250

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You need

18.52 cu yd

Estimated material cost $704

Area

2,000 sq ft

Volume

500.0 cu ft

2-cu-ft bags

250

Material shopping list

Order about 18.52 cubic yards of mulch.
Budget about $704 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

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