Exactly how much does one cubic yard of mulch cover?

If you're standing in your driveway staring at a massive pile of wood chips, you're probably wondering exactly how much does one cubic yard of mulch cover once you actually start spreading it out. It's one of those classic "measure twice, buy once" situations where nobody wants to end up three bags short or, conversely, with a mountain of leftover cedar shavings sitting on their lawn for three weeks. The short answer is that a single cubic yard of mulch will cover 324 square feet if you're spreading it exactly one inch thick. ...

May 21, 2026 · 7 min · Mahuad Klára