Coverage Rates & Conversions

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.