Calculators
Compost Calculator
Top-dressing or mixing compost into beds usually means 1 to 3 inches. Example: 250 sq ft at 2 inches with 1.5 cu ft bags.
Rounded-up bag and yard counts never fall below the continuous volume computed.
Controls below set area, depth, and bag size.
| Item | Area | Size | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagged material | — | 41.7 cu ft | 28 bags |
| Loose bulk delivery | — | 1.5 cu yd | 2 cubic yards |
Assumptions
- Coverage area: 250 sq ft
- Depth: 2 in
- Volume: 41.67 cu ft
- Volume with waste: 41.67 cu ft
- Bag size: 1.5 cu ft per bag
- Loose bulk sold in half-yard increments
Supplies checklist
- Landscape fabric (optional)
- Edging or border
- Wheelbarrow or garden cart
- Rake for spreading
Estimates only. Check the coverage figure on your product before buying.
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- Knee pads or a garden kneeler for low bed work (opens in new tab)
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