How much do you need?
Add each area, set the depth, and see how many cubic yards to order, and how many pickup loads that is.
1.9cubic yards
Red Hemlock over 200 sq ft, 3″ deep
| Cubic yards | 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Full-size pickup loads (mulch, about 3 yards) | 0.6 |
| Compact pickup loads | 1.2 |
| Wheelbarrow loads (6 cu ft) | 9 |
That's a lot of trips. Let our truck bring it in one go.
Measuring your areas
Measure each area by itself by stepping off the length and the width: each stride is about 3 feet. Length times width gives that area in square feet. Repeat for every area, then add them up.
Don't add all the lengths and multiply by all the widths: the total will be wrong. The calculator does it the right way; add a line for each area.
How much will my pickup hold?
A full-size 3/4 or 1 ton pickup holds about 3 cubic yards, slightly rounded, but weight matters: most full-size pickups handle 3 yards of mulch, 2 yards of compost, or 1 to 1.5 yards of soil. With rock, a full-size pickup can take between 0.5 and 1 cubic yard. A compact pickup hauls about half of that.
Never load more than is reasonable, or more than your vehicle is rated to carry.
| Material | Full-size pickup |
|---|---|
| mulch | about 3 yards |
| compost | about 2 yards |
| soil | 1 to 1.5 yards |
| rock | 0.5 to 1 yard |