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Use the following as a guide when determining the quantity of materials needed. 

The coverage charts are estimates. 

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Landscaping Material Coverage

One Ton of rock coversOne cubic yard covers
240 square feet 1" deep 300 square feet 1" deep
120 square feet 2" deep 150 square feet 2" deep
80 square feet 3" deep 100 square feet 3" deep
60 square feet 4" deep 75 square feet 4" deep
50 square feet 5" deep 50 square feet 6" deep
40 square feet 6" deep 25 square feet 12" deep
20 square feet 12" deep  
Above for rock up to 1 1/2" and sand, soils that are weighed. Above for soils mixes that are sold by the cubic yard

Landscaping Material Coverage Equivalents

Flagstone coverage125 sq. ft. per ton up to 1 1/2" thick
2"-4" rock coverage 65 sq. ft. per ton
5"-12" rock coverage 45 sq. ft. per ton
4" strip stone coverage 65 sq. ft. per ton
8" wall rock coverage 20 sq. ft. per ton
Wood mulches coverage 100 sq. ft. per cubic yard