Mulch vs Rock: Which Ground Cover Should You Choose?
Mulch is cheaper upfront and better for plant health; rock costs more on day one but almost nothing afterward. As […]
Guides
Practical answers to the questions that come up when you are ordering landscape material: how much a cubic yard of topsoil or river rock weighs, how many bags of mulch make a yard, how far a ton of gravel goes, and how many pavers a patio takes. Every guide shows the math behind the answer, so you can check it against your own project before you buy.
How Many Cubic Feet Are in a Cubic Yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard. A yard is 3 feet, so a cubic yard is 3
How Many Pavers Do I Need for a 12×12 Patio?
A 12 × 12 foot patio is 144 square feet, which takes about 713 standard 4×8-inch pavers including 10% extra
How Much Does a Cubic Yard of River Rock Weigh?
A cubic yard of river rock weighs about 2,400 to 2,800 pounds (1.2 to 1.4 tons) depending on stone size.
How Much Area Does a Ton of Gravel Cover?
A ton of gravel covers roughly 100–110 square feet at 2 inches deep, about 70 square feet at 3 inches,
How Much Does a Cubic Yard of Topsoil Weigh?
A cubic yard of topsoil weighs about 2,000 to 2,200 pounds (1 to 1.1 tons) when dry, and up to
How Many Bags of Mulch Are in a Cubic Yard?
A cubic yard of mulch equals 13.5 bags of the standard 2-cubic-foot size sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s. If