SPECIFICATION: MODERN ARCHITECTURAL CURB APPEAL BEDS

500 Sq Ft Black Dyed Mulch Takeoff Calculator

Covering 500 square feet of landscape beds at 3 inches requires 4.63 net cubic yards. Factoring in 12% settling and edge trenching, contractor order volume is 5.2 cubic yards (70 bags of 2 cu ft black mulch).

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500 SQ FT

Virgin wood chips treated with eco-safe iron oxide dye for high-contrast curb appeal lasting 12+ months.

LAYER DEPTH3" Depth
Retail Bag Size
Weed Barrier Fabric
Landscape Soil & Mulch Strata Schematic
Jet MULCH50' × 10' (3" Depth)
Soil and mulch strata cross section for Jet Black / Chocolate Dyed Bark3" DEPTH3" JET BLACK / CHOCOLATE DYED BARK+12% Settling CompensationNON-WOVEN WEED BARRIER + STEEL STAPLESNATIVE SUBSOIL (SCARIFIED SUBGRADE)GARDEN BED SPAN: 50 FT × 10 FT (500 SQ FT)
Total Order Volume:5.65 cu yds
Retail Bag Yield:77 Bags
Estimated Weight:2 Tons
Settling Factor:+12%
Dual Delivery Comparison
DIY STORE PICKUPRETAIL BAGS
77 Bags
2 cu ft bags (~2 pallets)
Total Weight:3,955 lbs
Pickup Truck Trips:3 Trips
BULK DUMP TRUCKCOMMERCIAL HAULER
5.65 cu yds
1 Single-Axle Dump Truckload(s)
Tonnage:2 Tons
Settling Allowance:+12%
Frequently Asked Questions

How long does black dyed mulch hold its color?

High-grade carbon-dyed black mulch retains vibrant dark contrast for 12 to 18 months, compared to natural mulch which grays after 6 to 9 months.

How many tons of black mulch is 5.2 yards?

Black dyed mulch weighs approximately 700 lbs per cubic yard, so 5.2 yards weighs roughly 3,640 lbs (1.8 tons).