Application

Use compost as a soil amendment. Blend compost with soil to add beneficial organic matter, to increase moisture retention in sandy soil or to increase aeration and drainage in clay soil.

See Compost Coverage table below to estimate how much material is needed for your project. This table represents 1 cubic yard of compost.

Example #: 1 cubic yard of compost will cover 27 square feet, 12 inches deep

Example #2: 1 cubic yard of compost will cover 108 square feet, 3 inches deep

Area (square feet)	Inches (deep)
27	12
32 1/2	10
40 1/4	8
54	6
81	4
108	3
162	2
324	1
648	1/2