Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet Converter
Enter the volume in cubic yards below to convert it to cubic feet.
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How to Convert Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet
To convert a measurement in cubic yards to a measurement in cubic feet, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 27 cubic feet/cubic yard.
Since one cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet, you can use this simple formula to convert:
cubic feet = cubic yards × 27
The volume in cubic feet is equal to the volume in cubic yards multiplied by 27.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cubic yards to cubic feet using the formula above.
cubic feet = (5 yd³ × 27) = 135 ft³
How Many Cubic Feet Are in a Cubic Yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 yd³ = 27 ft³
Cubic yards and cubic feet are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Cubic Yard?
The cubic yard is a unit of volume that is equal to the space consumed by a cube with each edge measuring one yard.
The cubic yard is a US customary and imperial unit of volume. A cubic yard is sometimes also referred to as a cubic yd. Cubic yards can be abbreviated as yd³, and are also sometimes abbreviated as cu yard, cu yd, or CY. For example, 1 cubic yard can be written as 1 yd³, 1 cu yard, 1 cu yd, or 1 CY.
You can calculate volume using a cubic yardage calculator if you have the dimensions of a space or object.
Learn more about cubic yards.
What Is a Cubic Foot?
The cubic foot is a unit of volume that is equal to the space consumed by a cube having sides one foot on each edge.
The cubic foot is a US customary and imperial unit of volume. A cubic foot is sometimes also referred to as a cubic ft. Cubic feet can be abbreviated as ft³, and are also sometimes abbreviated as cu foot, cu ft, or CF. For example, 1 cubic foot can be written as 1 ft³, 1 cu foot, 1 cu ft, or 1 CF.
You can calculate volume using a cubic footage calculator if you have the dimensions of a space or object.
Learn more about cubic feet.
Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
| Cubic Yards | Cubic Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 27 ft³ |
| 2 yd³ | 54 ft³ |
| 3 yd³ | 81 ft³ |
| 4 yd³ | 108 ft³ |
| 5 yd³ | 135 ft³ |
| 6 yd³ | 162 ft³ |
| 7 yd³ | 189 ft³ |
| 8 yd³ | 216 ft³ |
| 9 yd³ | 243 ft³ |
| 10 yd³ | 270 ft³ |
| 11 yd³ | 297 ft³ |
| 12 yd³ | 324 ft³ |
| 13 yd³ | 351 ft³ |
| 14 yd³ | 378 ft³ |
| 15 yd³ | 405 ft³ |
| 16 yd³ | 432 ft³ |
| 17 yd³ | 459 ft³ |
| 18 yd³ | 486 ft³ |
| 19 yd³ | 513 ft³ |
| 20 yd³ | 540 ft³ |
| 21 yd³ | 567 ft³ |
| 22 yd³ | 594 ft³ |
| 23 yd³ | 621 ft³ |
| 24 yd³ | 648 ft³ |
| 25 yd³ | 675 ft³ |
| 26 yd³ | 702 ft³ |
| 27 yd³ | 729 ft³ |
| 28 yd³ | 756 ft³ |
| 29 yd³ | 783 ft³ |
| 30 yd³ | 810 ft³ |
| 31 yd³ | 837 ft³ |
| 32 yd³ | 864 ft³ |
| 33 yd³ | 891 ft³ |
| 34 yd³ | 918 ft³ |
| 35 yd³ | 945 ft³ |
| 36 yd³ | 972 ft³ |
| 37 yd³ | 999 ft³ |
| 38 yd³ | 1,026 ft³ |
| 39 yd³ | 1,053 ft³ |
| 40 yd³ | 1,080 ft³ |
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