As a rule, a terrain feature should be no less than 2" and no more than 12" across at its widest point. If it is less than 2" across at its widest point, it should be treated as battlefield decoration rather than terrain.
To determine how the size of terrain affects how much you should use, follow this simple guide:
Between 2" and 8" at its widest point – counts as one terrain feature.
Between 8" and 12" at its widest point – counts as two terrain features.
More than 12" at its widest point – counts as three terrain features.