Cubic yard calculator
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How it is worked out
- Volume = length × width × height, with all three in the same unit.
- 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet = 0.764554857984 cubic metres; 1 cubic foot = 0.028316846592 cubic metres.
| Inputs | Answer |
|---|---|
| Unit of all three measurements: Feet; Length: 10; Width: 6; Height or depth: 3 | The volume is 180 cubic feet = 6.667 cubic yards = 5.097 cubic metres. |
| Unit of all three measurements: Inches; Length: 48; Width: 24; Height or depth: 12 | The volume is 8 cubic feet = 0.296 cubic yards = 0.227 cubic metres. |
| Unit of all three measurements: Metres; Length: 2; Width: 1; Height or depth: 0.5 | The volume is 35.315 cubic feet = 1.308 cubic yards = 1 cubic metres. |
How to use it
Cubic yards = length × width × height with all three in yards, or in other units converted: 27 cubic feet make 1 cubic yard, and 1 cubic yard is 0.764554857984 cubic metres. Soil, mulch, gravel and concrete are commonly ordered by the cubic yard.
The calculator also gives cubic feet, cubic metres, litres and US gallons.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate cubic yards?
Multiply length × width × height in feet and divide by 27.
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?
27.
How do I convert cubic yards to cubic metres?
Multiply by 0.764554857984.
Method: standard arithmetic shown step by step; no outside data is used. Checked 2026-11-12.
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