Cubic Metres Bark Chippings To Tonnes Converter
Enter the volume of bark chippings in cubic metres and select the chip type below to get an instant, accurate conversion to metric tonnes — perfect for ordering the right quantity for paths, borders and play areas.
Chippings Weight Converter
Enter your volume to see the estimated weight in tonnes
Calculate volume: Length (m) × Width (m) × Depth (m)
Density varies based on chip size, moisture, and compaction
Estimated Weight
Converted based on standard chippings densities
Bark Chippings Density Reference Chart
Standard average densities for different types of bark chippings and wood chips. Use this to verify your manual calculations or adjust the estimator above.
| Chippings Type | Density (Tonnes/m³) | Density (kg/m³) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Bark Chippings (Loose) | 0.25 | 250 | Flower beds, borders, weed suppression |
| Fine Bark Chippings (Compacted) | 0.30 | 300 | Settled pathways, long-term beds |
| Chunky Bark Chippings (Loose) | 0.20 | 200 | General landscaping, decorative borders |
| Chunky Bark Chippings (Compacted) | 0.25 | 250 | Driveways, heavy-duty garden paths |
| Play Area Wood Chips (Loose) | 0.15 | 150 | Playgrounds, safety surfacing, animal bedding |
Bark Chippings Weight FAQ
Everything you need to know about converting bark chippings volume to weight for your landscaping project.
One cubic metre of loose bark chippings typically weighs between 0.15 and 0.25 metric tonnes, depending on chip size and moisture. Fine, compacted chippings can weigh up to 0.30 tonnes per cubic metre.
Multiply the volume in cubic metres by the material’s density in tonnes per cubic metre. For loose chunky bark chippings, use a density of roughly 0.20 t/m³, so 2 m³ would weigh approximately 0.4 tonnes.
Measure the length and width of the area in metres and multiply by the desired depth in metres: Volume = Length × Width × Depth. A path 6m long, 1m wide, and 0.07m (7cm) deep needs 0.42 m³ of chippings.
At a typical depth of 7cm, 1 tonne of chunky bark chippings (around 0.20 t/m³) covers roughly 7 square metres. Shallower coverage of 5cm stretches a tonne further, to around 9-10 square metres.