When building a raised garden, mulching a garden bed or seeding a lawn, there are a lot of a measurements and quantities that can be a little confusing to figure out. Here’s a handy list of basic conversions and approximate coverage rates to make things a little easier for you.
Conversions
1 Square Yard = 9 Square Feet
1 Cubic Yard = 27 Cubic Feet
1 Acre = 43560 Square Feet
1 Acre = 4840 Square Yards
Coverage Rates for Bagged Materials
These rates are approximate.
1 Cubic Foot Bag Covers
48 sq ft – ¼” Deep
24 sq ft – ½” Deep
12 sq ft – 1” Deep
6 sq ft – 2” Deep
4 sq ft – 3” Deep
3 sq ft – 4” Deep
2 sq ft – 6” Deep
2 Cubic Foot Bag Covers
96 sq ft – ¼” Deep
48 sq ft – ½” Deep
24 sq ft –1” Deep
12 sq ft – 2” Deep
8 sq ft – 3” Deep
6 sq ft – 4” Deep
4 sq ft – 6” Deep
Coverage Rates for Bulk Materials
These rates are approximate.
1 Cubic Yard = Approximately 27 Cubic Foot Bags
1296 sq ft – ¼” Deep
648 sq ft – ½” Deep
324 sq ft – 1” Deep
162 sq ft – 2” Deep
108 sq ft – 3” Deep
81 sq ft – 4” Deep
54 sq ft – 6” Deep
Grass Seed Coverage Rates
These rates are approximate.
We recommend applying grass seed at 4-6 lbs per 1000 square feet for overseeding and 8-10 lbs per 1000 square feet for new lawns.