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How Much Compost for 1,000 Square Feet?

6.17cubic yards

at 2 inches deep — about 167 bags (1 cu ft each) or 3.09 tons

Depth	Cubic yards	Cubic feet	1 cu ft bags	Approx. tons
1 in	3.09 yd³	83.3 ft³	84	1.54
2 in (typical)	6.17 yd³	166.7 ft³	167	3.09
3 in	9.26 yd³	250 ft³	250	4.63

For amending beds, spread 1–3 inches of compost and work it into the top 6 inches of soil. For lawn top-dressing, ¼–½ inch is plenty.

The math: 1,000 sq ft × depth in feet ÷ 27 = cubic yards. One cubic yard of compost covers 324 sq ft at 1" · 162 sq ft at 2" · 108 sq ft at 3".

Compost compresses — if it will sit in a pile for weeks before spreading, order about 10% extra.

Different area?