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Cubic Yard Calculator

Volume in yd³ or m³

Calculate cubic yards for concrete, gravel, mulch, soil and any bulk material. Enter length, width and depth and get instant volume in cubic yards, cubic meters and cubic feet — the standard units used by every supplier.

Units
Cubic Yards
1.852
Cubic Meters
1.416
Cubic Feet
50.00

Formula

Cubic yards = (L × W × D ft) ÷ 27.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate cubic yards?

Multiply length × width × depth in feet, then divide by 27.

How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?

27 cubic feet equal one cubic yard.

Example calculations

10 ft × 10 ft × 6 in

Volume = 1.85 yd³ (1.42 m³).

20 ft × 12 ft × 4 in

Volume = 2.96 yd³ (2.26 m³).

Garden bed: 8 ft × 4 ft × 12 in

Volume = 1.19 yd³ (0.91 m³) of soil.

Cubic Yard Calculator FAQ

How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?

There are 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard.

How do I convert cubic meters to cubic yards?

Multiply m³ by 1.308 to get cubic yards. Multiply yd³ by 0.7646 to get cubic meters.

How is volume calculated?

Volume = length × width × depth. Make sure all three measurements use the same unit, then convert to yd³ by dividing ft³ by 27.

Also known as

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