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How many cubic yards are in a 6 foot truck bed?

To save a few bucks, I’m borrowing a friend’s truck to pick up some mulch. How many cubic yards in a 6 foot truck bed?

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Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To some extent, the cubic yards you can get in a 6-foot truck bed depend upon how deeply you spread the mulch in the bed.
Here is a helpful chart:
Depth of layer
Cubic Yards
18 inches
1.5 cu yd
12 inches
1 cu yd
6 inches
.5 cu yd
So a 6-foot truck bed will likely hold between .5 to 1.5 cubic yards. That said, it may be best to underestimate the amount to ensure you aren’t having to make two trips or leave a trail of mulch behind you on the road.
Best of luck on your landscaping project!
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