Calculate exactly how much rubber mulch you need for playgrounds, landscaping, and pet areas. Get bag counts, cubic yards, and 10-year cost comparisons.
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Enter your project dimensions
6"
ASTM fall protection, 6" minimum
3"
Decorative, weed control
2"
Light traffic
3"
Around trees
3"
Easy to clean
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How much rubber mulch do I need?
Multiply area by depth in feet. A 200 sq ft area at 3" deep needs about 50 cu ft (63 bags).
How deep should rubber mulch be?
2-3" for landscaping, 6" minimum for playgrounds (ASTM fall protection).
Is rubber mulch worth the cost?
Yes long-term: one-time cost vs replacing wood mulch annually for 10+ years.
Does rubber mulch attract bugs?
No. Unlike wood mulch, rubber doesn't attract termites, ants, or other insects.
The calculator multiplies your area (length × width) by the depth to get total cubic feet needed. We then divide by the standard bag size (0.8 cu ft) to get your bag count. The cost comparison assumes wood mulch needs annual replacement while rubber mulch lasts 10-12 years.
Formula
Cubic Feet = Length × Width × (Depth ÷ 12)
Bags = Cubic Feet ÷ 0.8 (standard bag size)