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How Much Compost for a 10×12 Garden bed?

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4.67 cubic yard

For a 10×12 ft garden bed at 12" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $163 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 10 × 12 = 120 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 120 × (12/12) = 120 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 4.67 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 4.67 × $35.00 ≈ $163

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