Cubic Yards Calculator

About Cubic Yards

A cubic yard is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management. It is equal to the volume of a cube with sides measuring one yard (3 feet).

Formulas Used:

Cubic Yards: (Depth in inches × Length in feet × Width in feet) / 27
Cubic Feet: Depth in inches × Length in feet × Width in feet
Cubic Meters: Cubic feet / 35.3147

Example:

If the depth is 12 inches (1 foot), the length is 5 feet, and the width is 3 feet, then:

        Cubic Yards = (12 × 5 × 3) / 27 = 6.67 yd³
        Cubic Feet = 12 × 5 × 3 = 180 ft³
        Cubic Meters = 180 / 35.3147 = 5.1 m³

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Cubic Yards Calculator – Calculate Volume in Cubic Yards

Use our Cubic Yards Calculator to easily calculate the volume of an object or space in cubic yards. Whether you're measuring for landscaping, construction, or any other project, our calculator makes it simple to convert from cubic feet, inches, meters, and other units to cubic yards. Just enter the measurements and get your volume instantly!

What is a Cubic Yard?

A cubic yard is a unit of volume measurement used to quantify the amount of space an object or material occupies. It is a standard unit in construction, landscaping, and various other industries. One cubic yard is equal to a cube that is 1 yard long, 1 yard wide, and 1 yard high.

Mathematically, it can be expressed as:

Cubic Yard = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Height (ft) ÷ 27

How to Use the Cubic Yards Calculator

Our Cubic Yards Calculator is easy to use. Follow these steps to get your volume:

Enter Dimensions: Input the length, width, and height of the object or space you are measuring in feet, meters, or inches.

Choose the Unit of Measurement: Select the units you're using (e.g., feet, meters, or inches).

Click 'Calculate': Hit the Calculate button to instantly get the volume in cubic yards.

View Your Result: The result will be displayed as the volume in cubic yards.

Example of How the Cubic Yards Calculator Works

Example 1: Calculating Cubic Yards for a Pool

Enter the dimensions: Length = 10 feet, Width = 5 feet, Depth = 4 feet.
Click Calculate.
The result: Volume ≈ 7.41 cubic yards.

Example 2: Converting from Cubic Inches to Cubic Yards

Enter the dimensions: Length = 36 inches, Width = 24 inches, Height = 12 inches.
Click Calculate.
The result: Volume ≈ 0.22 cubic yards.

Why Use a Cubic Yards Calculator?

Here are some reasons why a Cubic Yards Calculator is essential:

Construction Projects: Whether you're pouring concrete or measuring materials like gravel or sand, cubic yards are a common unit of measure.

Landscaping: Calculate the volume of soil, mulch, or other materials needed for your yard or garden.

Shipping and Storage: Determine the volume of goods, crates, or containers for shipping or storage purposes.

Waste Management: Use the calculator to estimate how much material can fit in a dumpster or waste container.

Convert Between Different Volume Units

In addition to cubic yards, you might need to convert between other volume units. Here are some All Calculatorcommon conversions:

Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet

Cubic Yards to Cubic Inches: 1 cubic yard = 46,656 cubic inches

Cubic Yards to Cubic Meters: 1 cubic yard = 0.7646 cubic meters