Volume Unit Converter
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Quick values:
Key formulas:
1 cubic yard =
1 cubic foot =
1 cubic meter =
1 cubic yard =
27 cu ft = 0.7646 m³ = 764.6 liters1 cubic foot =
0.03704 cu yd = 28.32 liters = 7.48 gallons1 cubic meter =
1.308 cu yd = 35.31 cu ft
Volume to Bags Converter
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Quick reference table
| Cu Yards | Cu Feet | Cu Meters | 60 lb bags | 80 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 6.75 | 0.19 | 15 | 12 |
| 0.5 | 13.5 | 0.38 | 30 | 23 |
| 1 | 27 | 0.76 | 60 | 45 |
| 2 | 54 | 1.53 | 120 | 90 |
| 5 | 135 | 3.82 | 300 | 225 |
| 10 | 270 | 7.65 | 600 | 450 |
Conversion FAQ
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
There are exactly 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard. Since 1 yard = 3 feet, a cubic yard is 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic feet. This is the most important conversion in concrete work — divide cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards for ordering ready-mix.
How do I convert cubic yards to cubic meters?
Multiply cubic yards × 0.7646 to get cubic meters. To convert the other way, multiply cubic meters × 1.308. For example: 5 cubic yards = 5 × 0.7646 = 3.82 cubic meters.
How many 80 lb bags per cubic yard?
You need 45 bags of 80 lb concrete to make one cubic yard. Each 80 lb bag yields 0.60 cubic feet, and 27 ÷ 0.60 = 45 bags. For 60 lb bags (0.45 cu ft each), you need 60 bags per cubic yard.
Concrete volume conversions explained
In the United States, concrete is ordered and measured in cubic yards. One cubic yard (27 cubic feet) is the standard unit for ready-mix concrete delivery. However, bag yields are listed in cubic feet, and metric countries use cubic meters — making unit conversion essential for accurate ordering.
The most common conversion error in concrete work is forgetting to divide cubic feet by 27 before calling a ready-mix supplier. If you calculate 54 cubic feet and order 54 cubic yards, you'll receive 27× more concrete than needed — a very expensive mistake. Use this converter to double-check every unit before ordering.