The following should help to assist you in determining the quantities of material you require (approximate measurements only)

QUANTITIES

1 scoop

0.3 cubic metre

4 - 5 wheelbarrow loads

1 cubic metre

1m x 1m x 1m

12 - 16 wheelbarrow loads

 

SPREADING RATES

Depth required:

1 scoop will cover:

1 cubic metre will cover:

10mm

30 sqm

100 sqm

20mm

15 sqm

50 sqm

50mm

6 sqm

20 sqm

100mm

3 sqm

10 sqm

150mm

2 sqm

6.7 sqm

 

WEIGHT GUIDE

Aggregates 1.5 - 1.7 tonnes per cubic metre
Bark 0.3 tonnes per cubic metre
Topsoil 1.0 tonnes per cubic metre
Compost 0.3 - 0.5 tonnes per cubic metre
Sand 1.4 tonnes per cubic metre