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Thank you so much!!! I am soooo happy this was helpful! Now ignore all of my videos where I’m reviewing tools and hoping people click on my affiliate links to buy them. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Here is a simple math. Cubic feet is Length x Width x Height (LxWxH). If you measure Length and Width in feet and want to time the height of mulch in inch, you need to convert 1", 2", 3" or 4" thickness of mulch to foot first in order to time it with L and W in feet. You need to have the same unit of measurement in order to multiply. For example, 2" thick needs to divided by 12" because 1 Foot = 12", so 2" / 12" = 0.167 ft. Then, multiply L x W x H (0.167) equal cubic feet (FEET X FEETXFEET) IS CUBIC FEET. 1" / 12" = 0.83. 2" / 12" = 0.167. 3" / 12" = 0.25. 4" / 12" = 0.333.
Okay, I have no clue how big my front yard it but I know it doesn't look big at all. A couple of days ago, some random Gardners came by telling me they sell mulch and estimated that it would cost 2k for them to fill up my yard in areas where there are plants. I thought something was off because I didn't think mulch would cost that much to fill a small area.
Definitely not a stupid question. To get the bags of mulch nailed, we need to extract cubic feet from our square feet calculations. @jonnysmith1516 provided a really good explanation of this in a comment below, which I'm pasting here for ease of reference. Such a good breakdown of how we get to these numbers: (Thanks @jonnysmith1516 !!). Here is a simple math. Cubic feet is Length x Width x Height (LxWxH). If you measure Length and Width in feet and want to time the height of mulch in inch, you need to convert 1", 2", 3" or 4" thickness of mulch to foot first in order to time it with L and W in feet. You need to have the same unit of measurement in order to multiply. For example, 2" thick needs to divided by 12" because 1 Foot = 12", so 2" / 12" = 0.167 ft. Then, multiply L x W x H (0.167) equal cubic feet (FEET X FEETXFEET) IS CUBIC FEET. 1" / 12" = 0.83. 2" / 12" = 0.167. 3" / 12" = 0.25. 4" / 12" = 0.333.
That’s 3.735 cubic feet of mulch needed. It’s been so long since I created this video that I can’t remember where I pulled the conversions from. LOLOL! I just know that I triple checked them to ensure they were correct. I hope this helps!
@@luisjorge7344 Thanks for your question! One cubic yard of material covers 324 square feet of beds at a 1 inch depth. So square footage x the depth (in inches) / 324 = the quantity of cubic yards you’ll need. I hope this helps!
Thank you! You gave me the exact information I needed! Not a bunch of sponsorship sales pressure, no ridiculous shenanigans, no self help mantras! Man, you’re a breath of fresh air! You earned my subscription for this one video. I’m a new fan. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!!! I am soooo happy this was helpful!
Now ignore all of my videos where I’m reviewing tools and hoping people click on my affiliate links to buy them. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@ReluctantDIYers Well…No worries! I’m still enjoying those! It seems it’s worth it for great content! Lol! 😂😂😂
@@andiedonahue9400 AWESOME!! I appreciate you!
Here is a simple math. Cubic feet is Length x Width x Height (LxWxH). If you measure Length and Width in feet and want to time the height of mulch in inch, you need to convert 1", 2", 3" or 4" thickness of mulch to foot first in order to time it with L and W in feet. You need to have the same unit of measurement in order to multiply. For example, 2" thick needs to divided by 12" because 1 Foot = 12", so 2" / 12" = 0.167 ft. Then, multiply L x W x H (0.167) equal cubic feet (FEET X FEETXFEET) IS CUBIC FEET. 1" / 12" = 0.83. 2" / 12" = 0.167. 3" / 12" = 0.25. 4" / 12" = 0.333.
Thx for sharing!
Very much appreciate this video man!
Awesome!! Thanks Zach, I’m so glad it was helpful. Have a great day!
That was a quick subscribe. Thanks dude
Thank you SO much!! I’m super happy that the video was helpful. 👍🏼👍🏼
Extremely helpful - thanks!!
You are welcome! I’m so happy this helped!
Very helpful, thank you!
AWESOME!! I’m so happy this helped. Thanks for watching and have a great day Chelsea!
Thank you!
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Nice thanks
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼👍🏼
Ty sir. Good video
You are welcome! Thx for watching Rick!
Everyting i needed
I’m so happy to hear that! Have fun mulching. 😁😁
Okay, I have no clue how big my front yard it but I know it doesn't look big at all. A couple of days ago, some random Gardners came by telling me they sell mulch and estimated that it would cost 2k for them to fill up my yard in areas where there are plants. I thought something was off because I didn't think mulch would cost that much to fill a small area.
$2k is a lot of mulch… if you can do a rough measurement of your yard, these calculations will help you determine just how far off they are. 👍🏼👍🏼
This might be a stupid question, but if I was getting Loam/top soil would the equation be the same For yards?
Great question. I would assume it would be the same.
@ReluctantDIYers thanks for the response. I found some stuff online and that seems to be the case. Thanks again🤙
@@cameronbrennan5664 Any time! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Stupid question but where did you get the unit conversion factors at 3:11 (0.813, 0.167, .25)?
Definitely not a stupid question. To get the bags of mulch nailed, we need to extract cubic feet from our square feet calculations. @jonnysmith1516 provided a really good explanation of this in a comment below, which I'm pasting here for ease of reference. Such a good breakdown of how we get to these numbers: (Thanks @jonnysmith1516 !!).
Here is a simple math. Cubic feet is Length x Width x Height (LxWxH). If you measure Length and Width in feet and want to time the height of mulch in inch, you need to convert 1", 2", 3" or 4" thickness of mulch to foot first in order to time it with L and W in feet. You need to have the same unit of measurement in order to multiply. For example, 2" thick needs to divided by 12" because 1 Foot = 12", so 2" / 12" = 0.167 ft. Then, multiply L x W x H (0.167) equal cubic feet (FEET X FEETXFEET) IS CUBIC FEET. 1" / 12" = 0.83. 2" / 12" = 0.167. 3" / 12" = 0.25. 4" / 12" = 0.333.
I feel dumb asking but when calculating bags, where did you get the .083 from? Trying to get bags to fit a 3x15ft garden that's 1 inch deep.
That’s 3.735 cubic feet of mulch needed. It’s been so long since I created this video that I can’t remember where I pulled the conversions from. LOLOL! I just know that I triple checked them to ensure they were correct. I hope this helps!
1 inch = 0.083 ft
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Why do bags of mulch have less than stated on label. You dont get 2 cubic feet in a bag labeled 2 cubic feet.
Hmmmm… great question! I have no clue. 🤣
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Do u always divide that by 324
Hey Gavon! I’m so sorry I missed your comment yesterday. If your talking about the calculation for yards of mulch, yes. 324 is the magic number.
Where did you get 324 ?
@@luisjorge7344 Thanks for your question! One cubic yard of material covers 324 square feet of beds at a 1 inch depth. So square footage x the depth (in inches) / 324 = the quantity of cubic yards you’ll need. I hope this helps!
@@ReluctantDIYers thank you so much 😊
You are very welcome! Have a great day
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Dude acting like he did the math in his head bih please
Of course I didn’t do it in my head… I’m not that good. I just recited what I had calculated… but goofed on one of them. 😳
Thank you!
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@ReluctantDIYers Question: so if I have 4 cubic yards and I want 3 inches depth, that equals 12 cubic yards?
@@livingingreenvillenc6904 If your calculation got you to 4 cubic yards for 1 inch, yes. Then you would need 12 for 3 inches.
@@ReluctantDIYers perfect
@@livingingreenvillenc6904 Have fun! 😁