Volume Conversion Tool

Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Calculator

Convert cubic feet to cubic yards (and cu yd to cu ft) for concrete, gravel, mulch, topsoil, and sand — enter dimensions or cubic feet directly with instant, bid-ready results.

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Volume Converter

Cubic feet → cubic yards · divide by 27

Why 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard

3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 1 cu yd 100 ÷ 27 3.70 cu yd

Volume = length × width × depth (converted to feet)

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Formula

Typical ready-mix trucks hold ~10 cu yd per load. Use for planning — confirm with your plant.

Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Formula

Cubic Yards = Cubic Feet ÷ 27

Reverse: Cubic Feet = Cubic Yards × 27.

Why 27?

One yard equals 3 feet. Volume uses cubic units: 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic feet per cubic yard.

Step-by-step

  1. Find volume in cubic feet (length × width × depth, all in feet).
  2. Divide by 27 to get cubic yards.
  3. Round up for waste and minimum load requirements when ordering concrete or bulk materials.

Example: 100 cu ft ÷ 27 = 3.70 cubic yards. For full material estimates with waste and cost, use our cubic yard calculator or concrete calculator.

Common Conversions

Cubic feet to cubic yards reference for dispatch and bulk orders.

Cubic FeetCubic YardsUse case
27 cu ft1.00 cu ydOne cubic yard exactly
54 cu ft2.00 cu ydSmall pour / bed
81 cu ft3.00 cu ydShort load planning
108 cu ft4.00 cu ydPartial truck
100 cu ft3.70 cu ydField conversion example
270 cu ft10.00 cu ydFull truck reference

When to Use This Converter

Concrete: Plans or pump charts may list cubic feet; ready-mix plants quote and dispatch in cubic yards — pair with concrete volume calculator for slab takeoffs.

Gravel & aggregate: Convert pit or stockpile measurements before using the gravel calculator for tons and depth.

Mulch & topsoil: Bed volumes in cubic feet convert to cubic yards for blower-truck or bulk delivery via mulch and topsoil calculators.

Sand & fill: Trench and backfill checks — see sand calculator for final order quantities with compaction.

Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards FAQ

How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard (3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft).

Why divide by 27?

Volume scales with the cube of the linear conversion. Since 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 cu yd = 3³ = 27 cu ft.

How do I calculate cubic yards?

Multiply length × width × depth in feet to get cubic feet, then divide by 27. Or enter cubic feet directly on this page.

What is a cubic yard used for?

Suppliers price and deliver concrete, gravel, mulch, topsoil, sand, and fill dirt in cubic yards across North America.

How do I convert cubic yards to cubic feet?

Multiply cubic yards by 27. Use the Cu Yd → Cu Ft tab for reverse conversion.