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How Many Bags of Compost for a 16×24 Garden bed?

The answer

404 1 cu ft bag

For a 16×24 ft garden bed, including 5% overage. Estimated cost: $785.556.

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cubic yard

Area
Volume
With 5% overage
Or in 1 cu ft bag
Estimated cost (US avg)

Buying tip

One 1 cu ft bag of compost covers about 1 cubic feet. Buy one extra bag beyond the calculated count — returns are easier than running short during the pour.