Cubic Yards
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2 cu ft Bags
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Worked Example
Example: A 200 sq ft bed at 3 inches deep needs 50 cubic feet = 1.85 cubic yards, or about 25 bags at 2 cu ft each.
Formula / Method
Cubic Feet = Area (sq ft) × Depth (ft)Cubic Yards = Cubic Feet / 27Bags (2 cu ft) = Cubic Feet / 2
Worked Example
Example: A 200 sq ft bed at 3 inches deep needs 50 cubic feet = 1.85 cubic yards, or about 25 bags at 2 cu ft each.
Formula / Method
Cubic Feet = Area (sq ft) × Depth (ft)Cubic Yards = Cubic Feet / 27Bags (2 cu ft) = Cubic Feet / 2