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How Much Compost for 750 Square Feet?

4.63cubic yards

at 2 inches deep — about 125 bags (1 cu ft each) or 2.31 tons

Depth	Cubic yards	Cubic feet	1 cu ft bags	Approx. tons
1 in	2.31 yd³	62.5 ft³	63	1.16
2 in (typical)	4.63 yd³	125 ft³	125	2.31
3 in	6.94 yd³	187.5 ft³	188	3.47

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: 750 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?