How many bags of mulch are on a pallet?
65bags
2 cu ft bags on a typical pallet
A mulch pallet normally carries about 65 bags of 2 cubic feet, which is 130 cubic feet or roughly 4.8 cubic yards. Garden centres stack between 60 and 70, so treat this as a planning figure and confirm with the yard.
cubic yards per pallet = bags × bag size in cubic feet ÷ 27
- 2 cu ft bags: about 65 per pallet (60–70), roughly 4.8 cubic yards
- 3 cu ft bags: about 45 per pallet (40–50), roughly 5 cubic yards
- A pallet covers about 520 sq ft at 3 inches deep
- A pallet covers about 780 sq ft at 2 inches deep
- A pallet of dry bark mulch weighs roughly 2,900 lb
Pallet contents by bag size
| Bag size | Bags per pallet | Cubic feet | Cubic yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cu ft | 65 (60–70) | 130 ft³ | 4.81 |
| 3 cu ft | 45 (40–50) | 135 ft³ | 5 |
Mulch calculator
Beds and tree rings — in cubic yards, bags and cost.
What a pallet covers
At 3 inches deep, 4.8 cubic yards spreads over roughly 520 square feet — a large front bed or several smaller ones. At 2 inches it reaches about 780 square feet.
Pallet or bulk?
A pallet is close to five cubic yards, which is firmly in bulk-delivery territory. Bulk is normally cheaper per yard at that size; bags win only when you cannot get a truck close to the beds.
Frequently asked questions
How many bags of mulch are on a pallet?
Usually 60 to 70 bags of 2 cubic feet, with 65 the common count.
How many cubic yards is a pallet of mulch?
About 4.8 cubic yards for 65 two-cubic-foot bags.
How much area does a pallet of mulch cover?
About 520 square feet at 3 inches deep, or 780 square feet at 2 inches.