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How Much Compost for 50 Square Feet?
0.31cubic yards
at 2 inches deep — about 9 bags (1 cu ft each) or 0.15 tons
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| Depth | Cubic yards | Cubic feet | 1 cu ft bags | Approx. tons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.15 yd³ | 4.2 ft³ | 5 | 0.08 |
| 2 in (typical) | 0.31 yd³ | 8.3 ft³ | 9 | 0.15 |
| 3 in | 0.46 yd³ | 12.5 ft³ | 13 | 0.23 |
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: 50 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.
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