This tool calculates the volume from cubic yards (cu yd) to cubic feet (cu ft). Both cubic yards and cubic feet are widely used Imperial and U.S. customary units for measuring large volumes of materials like concrete, soil, mulch, and aggregates.
Cubic Yards (cu yd) to Cubic Feet (cu ft) Calculator
Enter a value in cubic yards and press the button
Cubic Yards (cu yd)
Result in Cubic Feet (cu ft)
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the volume in cubic yards (cu yd) into the input field.
- Optionally, adjust the number of decimal places for the output.
- Click the “Convert” button to see the result in cubic feet (cu ft).
- The calculation steps will appear under the result for your reference.
- Press the “Copy Result” button to copy the answer to your clipboard.
- Use the “Clear All” button to reset the calculator and start again.
Measurement Unit Definitions
Cubic Yard (cu yd)
A cubic yard (cu yd) measures the volume of a cube with each side one yard (3 feet) long. It belongs to the Imperial and U.S. customary systems. One cubic yard equals exactly 27 cubic feet (cu ft). Cubic yards are commonly used in construction, landscaping, and bulk material measurements.
Cubic Foot (cu ft)
A cubic foot (cu ft) measures the volume of a cube with each side one foot (12 inches) long. It is part of the Imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems. One cubic foot equals 1/27 of a cubic yard (approximately 0.037037 cu yd). It is frequently used for smaller-scale volume measurements like appliances, furniture, and storage spaces.
Conversion Formula
To convert cubic yards (cu yd) to cubic feet (cu ft), multiply the volume in cubic yards by 27. The formula is:
Volume (cu ft) = Volume (cu yd) × 27
Source: NIST.
Conversion Table
| Cubic Yards (cu yd) | Cubic Feet (cu ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 6.75 |
| 0.5 | 13.5 |
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 5 | 135 |
| 10 | 270 |
| 15 | 405 |
| 20 | 540 |
| 30 | 810 |
Real World Examples
- Concrete for a small patio (1 cu yd) = 27 cu ft
- Mulch for landscaping (3 cu yd) = 81 cu ft
- Gravel for a driveway (5 cu yd) = 135 cu ft
- Ready-mix truck load of concrete (10 cu yd) = 270 cu ft
- Sand load for a playground (15 cu yd) = 405 cu ft
- Bulk delivery of topsoil for garden (2 cu yd) = 54 cu ft
- Large compost pile (20 cu yd) = 540 cu ft
- Wood chips for a large park path (30 cu yd) = 810 cu ft
- Dumpster capacity for debris (5 cu yd) = 135 cu ft
- Excavated soil for pool installation (15 cu yd) = 405 cu ft
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