conversion from gallon to yards

[musiclvr56]

Good morning,

If I bought something for $8.00 a trash can (approximately 32 gallon), how much would a yard be at this cost? I am purchasing mulch and would prefer to bring my trash can if it is not significantly more than purchasing it by the yard.

Thanks,
Karen

 

[BigGlenntheHeavy]

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[wjm11]

$8.00 a trash can (approximately 32 gallon), how much would a yard be at this cost?

[Note: When people say "yard" in this usage, it means cubic yards.]

32 gallon [US, liquid] = 0.158 436 213 99 yard according to:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/volume.htm

So, setting up a ratio,

$8/.16 cu.yds. = x/1.0 cu.yds

x = $50.50 per (cubic) yard approximately.