Mulch calculator

How much mulch do I need?

Size your hydroseed mulch order to the job — bales, loads, water per load, and coverage — from your area, application rate, and machine. Then let Dusty build the order.

Rather just talk it out? Tell Dusty your job out loud and he'll size the mulch and build your order — hands-free.

Your job & machine

Total area to cover

ft²

Target application rate

lbs/acre

Machine tank size

gal

Weight of each bale

lbs

Bales you run per load

bales

Your estimate

Bales needed—

Total mulch needed—

Loads neededto cover the area—

Coverage per load—

Water per loadtank minus mulch volume—

Total water needed—

Mulch-to-water ratio—

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Estimates for planning. Actual coverage varies with slope, soil, mulch type, and machine. Water-per-load subtracts the volume mulch occupies in the tank.