Enter the area to be covered and the desired depth of the material to calculate the required material coverage in cubic yards. This calculator helps in determining the volume of material needed for landscaping projects, construction, or any scenario where material coverage is needed.
Material Coverage Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the material coverage:
C = (A * D) / 27
Variables:
- C is the coverage (cubic yards)
- A is the area to be covered (square feet)
- D is the depth of the material (inches)
To calculate the material coverage, multiply the area by the depth (converted to feet), then divide by 27 to convert the volume to cubic yards.
What is Material Coverage?
Material coverage refers to the volume of material required to cover a specific area to a certain depth. It is commonly used in landscaping and construction to estimate the amount of soil, mulch, gravel, or other materials needed to fill or cover a space. Proper calculation of material coverage is essential for budgeting and ensuring that sufficient material is available to complete a project.
How to Calculate Material Coverage?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Material Coverage:
- First, determine the area to be covered (A) in square feet.
- Next, determine the desired depth of the material (D) in inches.
- Next, gather the formula from above = C = (A * D) / 27.
- Finally, calculate the Material Coverage (C) in cubic yards.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Area to be covered (A) = 500 square feet
Desired depth of the material (D) = 3 inches
