| Cubic yards | 2 ft³ bags | 3 ft³ bags | Bag cost (2 ft³) | Delivered bulk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 9 | $56 | $115 | Bags |
| 2 | 27 | 18 | $108 | $155 | Bags |
| 3 | 41 | 27 | $164 | $195 | Bags |
| 5 | 68 | 45 | $272 | $275 | Bags |
Typical 2026 US prices used in the tables: 80 lb concrete $6.50, ready-mix $170/yd³ plus a $150 short-load fee under 4 yd³; gravel $5.50 per 0.5 ft³ bag or $45/ton + $100 delivery; mulch $4 per 2 ft³ bag or $40/yd³ + $75 delivery; topsoil $3.25 per 0.75 ft³ bag or $35/yd³ + $75 delivery. Change any of them in the calculators.
Big-box spring sales (often 5 bags for $10) move the crossover a lot. Type the sale price into the mulch calculator.