How Many Bags of Mulch Are on a Pallet?
Mulch bags per pallet
70 bags of 2 cu ft mulch per pallet.
- A full pallet is about 5.2 cubic yards — 70 bags × 2 cu ft = 140 cu ft.
- Coverage — 560 sq ft at 3 in deep, or 840 sq ft at 2 in.
- Bags or bulk — 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft make one cubic yard, so compare the bag price × 13.5 with a bulk yard.
- Moving a pallet? Work out its freight class.
Home Depot sells its Vigoro 2 cu ft bagged mulch in pallets of 70 bags, which it says cover up to 560 sq ft at 3 inches deep, and in half pallets of 35. Its 1.5 cu ft mulch pallets hold 80 bags. Counts differ by brand and store, so check the listing you are buying from.
| Pallet (Home Depot) | Bags · cubic feet · cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 2 cu ft (Vigoro) | 70 bags · 140 cu ft · 5.2 yd³ |
| 2 cu ft half pallet | 35 bags · 70 cu ft · 2.6 yd³ |
| 1.5 cu ft | 80 bags · 120 cu ft · 4.4 yd³ |
How far a pallet of mulch goes
Coverage is volume divided by depth. A 70-bag pallet of 2 cu ft bags is 140 cubic feet. Spread 3 inches (0.25 ft) deep, that covers 560 square feet, which matches Home Depot's figure. At 2 inches deep it covers 840 square feet.
In the units bulk suppliers use, 140 cubic feet is 5.2 cubic yards, and a pallet of 80 × 1.5 cu ft bags is 120 cubic feet, or 4.4 cubic yards.
Is bagged mulch cheaper than bulk?
It depends on local prices, so do the sum with your own numbers. A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, which is 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft. Multiply the bag price by 13.5 and compare it with the bulk price per yard, plus delivery.
Bagged mulch weighs different amounts depending on the wood and how wet it is. For the weight of a pallet, multiply the bag weight shown on the listing by the number of bags.
Moving a pallet of mulch?
Enter the pallet's size and weight to check its freight class, or plan the load with the pallet calculator.
Check the freight classFrequently asked questions
How many bags of mulch are on a pallet at Home Depot?
70 bags of 2 cu ft Vigoro mulch on a full pallet, or 35 on a half pallet. Home Depot's 1.5 cu ft pallets hold 80 bags.
How much area does a pallet of mulch cover?
A 70-bag pallet of 2 cu ft bags (140 cu ft) covers about 560 sq ft at 3 inches deep, or 840 sq ft at 2 inches.
How many cubic yards are in a pallet of mulch?
About 5.2 cubic yards for 70 × 2 cu ft bags, and 4.4 for 80 × 1.5 cu ft bags.
Is it cheaper to buy mulch in bags or in bulk?
Compare per cubic yard: 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft make a yard. Multiply the bag price by 13.5 and set it against the bulk price per yard plus delivery.