How Many Yards of Mulch Fit in a Pickup Truck?

You may be ready to order mulch for your Spring landscaping but don’t know how much to order. Mulch suppliers often force you to order by the yard. That’s cubic yards, not your front yard or backyard.

You’re wondering, how much mulch is in a yard? How much of that can I store in my pickup? We’ll help you figure out the logistics.

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HOW MUCH MULCH DO I NEED?

Step one: determine how much mulch you need for your landscaping project. If you want to retain moisture and guard against weeds, a 2-inch depth of organic mulch is perfect. Finding the right amount is a delicate balance; a layer that’s too thick will deprive your plants of oxygen. If the mulch is too deep, water will also roll off the surface, making it impossible for the water to reach the plant’s roots.

To discover how many yards of mulch you need, measure the square footage of the site where your mulch will be laid. You measure square footage by multiplying this spot’s length by its width.

A single yard of mulch will cover 324 square feet and lay 1 inch deep. You can find how many yards you need by multiplying the site’s square footage by your desired depth. Divide that number by 324, and you’ll know how many yards you need.

You can also refer to the chart below for help. Mulch retailers might not let you make purchases in .5-yard increments. For the most accurate measurement, round your numbers to the next digit.

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HOW MANY YARDS WILL FIT IN MY PICKUP TRUCK?

Step 2: you’ll have to measure your truck bed. The chart below breaks down bed length by make and model. Look for your truck’s make and model in the leftmost column, then refer to the furthest right column to see the total number of yards of mulch you need to buy.