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Mulch / Bark Estimator

Calculate cubic yards, order allowance, material cost, installation labor, and a profitable installed price.

Coverage Area

Enter bed area and finished depth.

Total bed area sq. ft. Material depth Waste / settling allowance 10%

Material & Delivery

Use supplier costs before markup.

Material cost $/yard Delivery / pickup $ Equipment / supplies $

Installation & Pricing

Estimate crew time and internal costs.

Install time hours Crew size Base labor rate Labor burden % Overhead % Desired profit margin 25%

Results update automatically as you type.

Material estimate

Order quantity

Cubic yards to order 12.5 yd³ Calculated need 12.22 yd³

2 cu. ft. bag equivalent 169 bags

Suggested installed price $1,357.00

Internal cost breakdown

Material: $525.00
Delivery: $85.00
Loaded labor: $240.00
Equipment: $35.00
Overhead: $132.75
Total cost: $1,017.75
Profit: $339.25

Base volume 11.11 yd³

Installed $ / yard $108.56

Total crew hours 8.00 hrs

Target margin 25%

Keep this worksheet internal. The customer only needs scope, material, and installed price.

How volume is calculated

Area multiplied by depth is converted to cubic yards.

Round for ordering

The quantity rounds up to the next half-yard.

Price the installation

Include delivery, labor, equipment, overhead, and margin.

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Internal Estimate Summary June 19, 2026

Mulch / bark installation

Material Worksheet

Pricing analysis for internal business use

Internal Use Only

Recommended installed price $1,357.00 Suggested range: $1,289.15 - $1,492.70

Order quantity: 12.5 yd³
Bag equivalent: 169 bags

Material Assumptions

Bed area: 1,200 sq. ft.
Finished depth: 3 inches
Waste allowance: 10%
Calculated need: 12.22 yd³
Material rate: $42.00 / yd
Total crew hours: 8.00 hrs

Internal Cost Breakdown

Material: $525.00
Delivery: $85.00
Loaded labor: $240.00
Equipment: $35.00
Overhead: $132.75
Total cost: $1,017.75

Pricing Performance

Profit $339.25