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How much mulch for a 5×20 ft area 2 inches deep?

Answer
0.62 cubic yards (9 bags)
Area: 100 sq ft9 bags (2 cu ft each)Depth: 2 inches

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How We Calculated This

Cubic Yards = (Length × Width × Depth/12) / 27

(20 × 5 × 2/12) / 27 = 16.67 cu ft / 27 = 0.62 cubic yards

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