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Peat Moss Coverage Calculator

Formula

To calculate the volume of peat moss needed:

$\text{Volume (ft³)} = \text{Length (ft)} \times \text{Width (ft)} \times \text{Depth (ft)}$

To convert the volume to cubic yards:

$\text{Volume (cubic yards)} = \frac{\text{Volume (ft³)}}{27}$

What is Peat Moss Coverage?

Peat moss coverage refers to the amount of peat moss needed to cover a specific area to a certain depth. It is commonly used in gardening and landscaping to improve soil quality[^1^][^2^].

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Length = 10 ft
Width = 5 ft
Depth = 6 in

Using the formula:

Depth in feet = 6 / 12 = 0.5 ft

Volume = 10 × 5 × 0.5 = 25 ft³

Volume in cubic yards = 25 / 27 = 0.93 cubic yards

The volume of peat moss needed is 25 cubic feet, or 0.93 cubic yards.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Length = 20 ft
Width = 10 ft
Depth = 4 in

Using the formula:

Depth in feet = 4 / 12 = 0.33 ft

Volume = 20 × 10 × 0.33 = 66 ft³

Volume in cubic yards = 66 / 27 = 2.44 cubic yards

The volume of peat moss needed is 66 cubic feet, or 2.44 cubic yards.