Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter

What is a Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter?

A Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter is a free online tool that converts volume from cubic feet (cu ft, ft³) to cubic yards (cu yd, yd³) and vice versa. Whether you are ordering concrete, gravel, mulch, or topsoil, calculating shipping volume, or estimating landfill capacity, this converter provides instant, accurate results using the standard conversion factor of 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.

How to Use the Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter

Using this converter is simple:

Enter a value in the Cubic Feet (cu ft) field to convert to cubic yards.
Enter a value in the Cubic Yards (cu yd) field to convert to cubic feet.
The conversion happens instantly in real time as you type.
The result is displayed with up to 6 decimal places for precision.

Conversion Formula

The conversion between cubic feet and cubic yards follows these formulas:

Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards: cu yd = cu ft ÷ 27
Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet: cu ft = cu yd × 27

Quick Reference Table

Here are some common conversions for quick reference:

Cubic Feet (cu ft)	Cubic Yards (cu yd)
1 cu ft	0.037 cu yd
10 cu ft	0.370 cu yd
27 cu ft	1 cu yd
50 cu ft	1.852 cu yd
100 cu ft	3.704 cu yd
500 cu ft	18.519 cu yd
1,000 cu ft	37.037 cu yd
5,000 cu ft	185.185 cu yd

Common Use Cases

Construction: Ordering concrete, gravel, sand, and other materials sold by the cubic yard.
Landscaping: Calculating mulch, topsoil, and compost requirements for garden projects.
Shipping and logistics: Estimating freight volumes and container capacities.
Waste management: Calculating dumpster and landfill volume requirements.
DIY projects: Estimating materials for driveways, patios, foundations, and more.

For more volume and conversion tools, try the Cubic Feet Calculator, Cubic Yards Calculator, and Volume Converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are exactly 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard. This is because a cubic yard is 3 feet wide, 3 feet deep, and 3 feet high (3 × 3 × 3 = 27). To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide the number of cubic feet by 27.

How many cubic yards are in a cubic foot?

One cubic foot is equal to approximately 0.037037 cubic yards. To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, multiply the cubic foot value by 0.037037 or simply divide by 27.

Why are cubic yards used in construction?

Cubic yards are the standard unit for ordering bulk materials like concrete, gravel, and topsoil in the United States. Using cubic yards allows contractors to work with manageable numbers rather than very large cubic foot values. For example, a typical concrete truck carries about 10 cubic yards.

Can I convert cubic yards back to cubic feet using this tool?

Yes, this converter works bidirectionally. Enter a value in either the cubic feet or cubic yards field, and the other field updates automatically with the converted value.

What is the difference between cubic feet and square feet?

Cubic feet measure volume (three-dimensional space including height, width, and depth), while square feet measure area (two-dimensional surface). For example, a 10 ft by 10 ft area is 100 square feet, but if it is 3 ft deep, the volume is 300 cubic feet.

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