Wood Chips Calculator
Enter your size to get wood chips quantity, plus an estimated cost. Waste is included and prices are editable.
Material needed
Estimated cost
The Material needed figure is the volume of wood chips to buy in cubic yards, including waste, the Exact volume is the volume before waste is added, and the Material cost is the estimated price for the quantity to buy.
How to calculate wood chips
Wood chips. Enter length, width and depth to get cubic yards.
Formula: volume = length × width × (thickness ÷ 12) ÷ 27 = 1.23 cubic yards. With 10% waste: 1.36 cubic yards.
Worked example
Example: 10 ft × 10 ft at 4 inches thick = 1.23 cubic yards. With 10% waste: 1.36 cubic yards, about $54 at $40 per cubic yard.
Tips
Measure the full area, then subtract large openings if you want an exact count. Order a little extra for cuts and breakage, and confirm quantities with your supplier before you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How much wood chips do I need?
Example: 10 ft × 10 ft at 4 inches thick = 1.23 cubic yards. With 10% waste: 1.36 cubic yards, about $54 at $40 per cubic yard.
How much waste should I add?
Add 10% for straight areas and 15% for areas with many cuts, corners and openings.
Are the prices accurate?
Prices are editable estimates. The defaults are typical US figures, and your local price can be higher or lower.