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How Much Compost for a 12×12 Garden bed?

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5.6 cubic yard

For a 12×12 ft garden bed at 12" depth, with 5% overage included. Estimated cost: $196 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

  1. 1. Area: 12 × 12 = 144 sq ft
  2. 2. Volume: 144 × (12/12) = 144 cubic feet
  3. 3. Convert + overage: Add 5% for waste → 5.6 cubic yard
  4. 4. Cost: 5.6 × $35.00 ≈ $196

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