How to Estimate

How to Estimate How Much Bark to Order

Bark is sold is measurements of yards (or cubic yards). One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. When you purchase bark in bags, the average bag has 2 cubic feet, so it takes 13 1/2 bags to equal 1 cubic yard. The following scale will help determine your needs based on the depth you desire.

Example: 1 yard of bark at a 1 inch depth covers 324 square feet.

Depth	1 yard covers
1" 2" 3"	324 square feet 162 square feet 108 square feet

NOTE: Minimum depth may depend on nugget size. For example a 1" nugget requires a 2" depth.

Round up inches to the next foot. For example 10 feet 5 inches = 11 feet.
Total all areas and divide by the calculations shown for the depth you desire.

For example, if your square footage is 1,620 and you want a 2" depth

1,620 divided by 162 = 10 years of bark.

Depth	1 Yard Covers	Minimum Order 9 Yards Covers
1" 2" 3"	324 square feet 162 square feet 108 square feet	2,916 square feet 1,458 square feet 972 square feet

NOTE: Minimum depth may depend upon nugget size.