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Recommended Thickness Of Material based on size:
The above recommendations are based on industry standards. Please consult a qualified contractor or builder for project-specific advice.
| Material Size | Recommended Thickness |
|---|---|
| 20 mm - 30 mm | 2" to 3" |
| 40 mm | 3" to 4" |
| 65 mm | 4" to 5" |
| 70 mm and above | Consult our office |
| Wood Mulch | 2.5" to 3.5" |
| Medium or Large Bark | 2.5" to 3.5" |
| Rubber Mulch | 2" to 2.5" |
| Road Cursh (For Patio) | 3" to 4" |
| Paver Sand (For Patio) | 0.75" to 1.25" |
| Road Cursh (For Driveway) | 6" to 8" |
| Paver Sand (For Driveway) | 0.75" to 1.25" |
| Road Cursh (For Artificial Turf) | 3" to 4" |
| Limestone Crush (For Artificial Turf) | 0.75" to 1.25" |
How to Calculate Landscape Material Volume By Length, Width and Depth?
To calculate how much Top Soil, Garden Mix, Washed Rock, Decorative Rock, Mulch, Bark, Sand or Road Crush you need, you must know how big the area is that you want to cover with landscape material.
Calculate the area where you are planning to put the landscape material. Insert these numbers into the Volume Calculator above and let it do the work for you.
Example: Whyte Ave Landscape Supplies Centre office want to put Cedar Mulch or Black Mulch in front of the office.
Length=10 Ft
Width=10 Ft
Depth(d) or Height (h) = 0.25 feet (3 inches)
The exact quantity of Cedar Mulch or Black Mulch needed by Whyte Ave Landscape Supplies Centre will be 0.93 cu yd.