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Calculadora Gratuita de Mantillo

Mantén las malas hierbas a raya.

Averigua exactamente cuántas yardas cúbicas o bolsas de mantillo necesitas para cubrir tu jardín.

Calcula tu Proyecto

Diagrama del Proyecto

L: 10 ftW: 5 ft3 in

Volumen Total

Yardas Cúbicas

Ingresa las dimensiones arriba

Peso Estimado

Toneladas

Basado en densidad de Mantillo (0.35 t/yd³)

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Number of 2 cu ft bags

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Profundidades Recomendadas para Mantillo

Proyecto / UsoProfundidad Recomendada
Weed Suppression3–4 inches
Moisture Retention2–3 inches
Around Trees3–4 inches (keep away from trunk)
Playground Safety Surface6–12 inches

Cómo Calcular el Volumen de Mantillo

La mayoría de los proveedores venden mantillo por yarda cúbica. Para convertir el área a yardas cúbicas, usa esta fórmula:

Volume (cu yd) = (Length × Width × Depth) ÷ 27

Nuestra calculadora también multiplica el resultado por 0.35 toneladas/yd³ (la densidad estándar de mantillo) para mostrar el peso estimado.

Consejos de Expertos

1

Do not pile mulch against tree trunks — this creates "mulch volcanoes" that rot the bark and invite disease.

2

Cedar and cypress mulch naturally repel insects. Pine bark breaks down faster and adds acidity to soil.

3

Mulch suppresses weed seeds but not established weeds. Remove existing weeds before applying.

Preguntas Frecuentes

How many bags of mulch equal one cubic yard?
A standard 2 cubic foot bag of mulch: you need 13.5 bags to make 1 cubic yard. For 3 cubic foot bags, you need 9 bags per yard. Our calculator shows both bag sizes in the results.
How thick should I spread mulch?
A depth of 2 to 3 inches is ideal for most landscape beds. This depth suppresses weeds, retains soil moisture, and regulates soil temperature without suffocating plant roots.
How often should mulch be replaced?
Wood mulch typically breaks down over 1 to 2 seasons. You can either completely replace it or "fluff" the existing layer with a rake and add 1 to 2 inches of fresh mulch on top annually.
How much does mulch weigh per cubic yard?
Wood mulch is the lightest landscaping material. One cubic yard of shredded wood mulch weighs approximately 400–700 lbs (0.2–0.35 tons) when dry, making it easy to haul in a standard pickup truck.

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