How Much Product Do I Need?Calculate how many cubic yards needed by using the following formula: L = length (in feet) W = width (in feet) D = depth (in inches) (L X W X D X .083)/27 = cubic yards BY THE NUMBERS 27 – one cubic ft. bags = 1 cubic yard of product 13.5 – two cubic ft. bags = 1 cubic yard of product 9 – three cubic ft. bags = 1 cubic yard of product 4X4 ft. raised bed 1 ft. deep requires .6 yards 4X8 ft. raised bed 1 ft. deep requires 1.2 yards 8X10 ft. fl ower bed 2 in. deep requires .5 yards HOW MUCH WILL MY PICKUP HOLD? These are estimates only. See your owner’s manual for actual vehicle capacity. Compact Truck: (Chevrolet Colorado – S10, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma) Fir......½ yard Hemock.....½ yard Al’s Premium 3 Way......delivery recommended Al’s Premium 3 Way with Topsoil.....delivery recommended Compost......½ yard Half Ton Truck: (Chevrolet 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra) Fir......1½ - 2 yards (bed size allowing) Hemock.....1½ - 2 yards (bed size allowing) Al’s Premium 3 Way.....1 yard Al’s Premium 3 Way with Topsoil......1 yard Compost.....1 yard Three Quarters Ton Truck: (Chevrolet 2500, Dodge Ram 2500, Ford F-250) Fir.....2 yards (bed size allowing) Hemock......2 yards (bed size allowing) Al’s Premium 3 Way.....1 yard Al’s Premium 3 Way with Topsoil......1 yard Compost.....2 yards (bed size allowing) |
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