Tool · Free
Material Calculator
No more guesswork at the supply yard. Linda's quick math for mulch, soil, gravel, sod, and pavers.
1 · Shape of your area
2 · Dimensions (feet)
Total area
200 sq ft
3 · Quantities you'll need
Mulch (depth: 3 in)
1 yard covers ~108 sq ft at 3" depth
1.9
cubic yards
Mulch (depth: 2 in)
1 yard covers ~162 sq ft at 2" depth
1.3
cubic yards
Gravel (depth: 4 in)
1 yard covers ~81 sq ft at 4" depth
2.5
cubic yards
Topsoil (depth: 6 in)
1 yard covers ~54 sq ft at 6" depth
3.8
cubic yards
Compost (depth: 2 in)
Top-dress beds at 2"
1.3
cubic yards
Sod (rolls)
1 roll = ~10 sq ft
20
rolls
4x8 Brick Pavers
~4.5 pavers per sq ft
44.5
pavers
6x9 Concrete Pavers
~2.7 pavers per sq ft
74.1
pavers
Grass Seed (overseed)
~4 lb per 1000 sq ft for overseeding
0.8
lbs
💡 Linda's tip: always order 10% extra to account for settling, waste, and the inevitable "whoopsie."