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Cubic Yard Calculator

Estimate bulk material volume for soil, concrete, gravel, mulch and other rectangular fills.

Cubic yards1.778 yd³
Cubic feet48 ft³
Cubic meters1.359 m³

How this tool works

Cubic feet = length × width × depth in feet. Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27.

Example

A 12 × 8 ft area filled 6 inches deep contains about 1.78 cubic yards.

Common questions

Why divide cubic feet by 27?

One cubic yard is 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 cubic feet.

Can I enter depth in inches?

Yes. Select inches or feet for the depth input.