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Cubic Yard Converters

Convert cubic yards to cubic feet, cubic meters, cubic inches, liters, gallons, and other volume units.

What this tool does

Convert cubic yards to cubic feet, cubic meters, cubic inches, liters, gallons, and other volume units. Type an amount in cubic yards, choose the units, and the tool converts it to cubic feet. It offers 9 volume units and also shows the same amount in the others.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one from 9 options, including Cubic yard, Cubic foot, Cubic meter, Cubic inch, Liter, US liquid gallon. Starts as Cubic yard.
  • To: Choose one of the same 9 units as "From". Starts as Cubic foot.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount and the same amount in the other units. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from cubic yards to cubic feet:

  • 1 yd³ = 27 ft³
  • 5 yd³ = 135 ft³
  • 10 yd³ = 270 ft³
  • 50 yd³ = 1,350 ft³
  • 100 yd³ = 2,700 ft³

Multiply the number of cubic yards by 27 to get cubic feet. Both units are exact definitions, so 27 is the exact factor: 1 yd³ = 27 ft³.

Sources: Cubic yard: exact by definition. Cubic foot: exact by definition.

Limitations

  • Converts the unit of a volume only. It does not work out a volume from dimensions or weight.
  • Sizes of cups, spoons, gallons and barrels differ between countries. Check that the unit chosen matches your recipe or source.

FAQs

Q: How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard?
A: One cubic yard is exactly 27 cubic feet (3 ft by 3 ft by 3 ft). Enter any amount to convert it.
Q: Which units does this use?
A: Gallons are shown in both US and imperial.
Q: Can I convert the other way?
A: Yes. Swap the From and To boxes to convert cubic feet to cubic yards.

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