Area Coverage Chart |
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One Ton of Rock Covers |
One Cu. Yd. of Soil or Mulch Covers |
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Sq. Ft. |
Depth (in.) |
Sq. Ft. |
Depth (in.) |
240 |
1 |
300 |
1 |
120 |
2 |
150 |
2 |
80 |
3 |
100 |
3 |
60 |
4 |
75 |
4 |
50 |
5 |
50 |
6 |
40 |
6 |
25 |
12 |
20 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
Above coverage is approximate for rock up to one and one half and sand, soils that are weighed. |
Above coverage is approximate for soil mixes / wood mulch that are sold by the cubic yard. |
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Coverage Per Ton |
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Coverage per ton is an estimate. The best way to save money on materials is to estimate how much material you need by drawing a sketch of your project. |
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Item |
Sq. Ft. |
Item |
Linear Ft. |
Select Thin 1" to 1/2" |
150 - 180 |
4" Chopped Stone |
125 - 150 |
Patio Grade 1" to 2" |
100 - 120 |
6" Chopped Stone |
100 - 125 |
Slabs 2" to 3" |
75 - 100 |
8" Chopped Stone |
80 - 100 |
Building Stone 3" to 5" |
35 - 40 |
6 in. by 6 in. Dry Stack |
40 - 50 |
Chopped 4", 6" or 8" |
40 - 50 |
6 in. by 8 in. Dry Stack |
30 - 40 |
Dry Stack 6" x 6" |
20 - 25 |
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Flat Stack 3" to 5" |
15 - 18 |
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Weights |
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Weights are approximate. Please use your own best judgement when loading a vehicle or trailer. |
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Material |
Short Description |
Lbs / Cubic Yard |
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Compost |
Bio Solid |
650 |
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Compost |
Manure |
950 |
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Granite |
Decomposed or Chips |
2,400 |
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Gravel Base - 3/4” to Dust |
(“Caliche”) |
2,300 |
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Mulch - Dyed |
Red or Black Dyed |
800 |
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Mulch - Pecan Shells |
Not Dyed |
600 |
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Mulch - Pine |
Shredded or Chips |
600 |
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River Rock |
Various |
2,600 |
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Sand |
Various |
2,200 |
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Sand & Gravel Mix |
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2,600 |
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Sandy Loam |
Unscreened |
1,800 |
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Soil Mix – Garden |
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1,400 |
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Soil Mix – Landscape |
4-Way Mix or Contractor’s Mix |
1,425 |
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Soil Mix – Potting |
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975 |
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Soil Mix – Rose |
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1,250 |
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Top Dressing |
(“Sandy Compost”/“Lawn Dressing”) |
1,100 |
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Topsoil |
Unscreened |
1,800 |
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Topsoil – Enriched |
Screened/Compost Added |
1,450 |
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