Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter

What is a cubic feet to cubic yards converter?

A cubic feet to cubic yards converter is a tool that translates a volume expressed in cubic feet (ft³) into the equivalent volume expressed in cubic yards (yd³). Both are imperial units of volume, but the cubic yard is much larger: it represents the space inside a cube measuring one yard (three feet) on every side.

Because a yard equals three feet, a cubic yard equals three feet cubed, or 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic feet. This converter is widely used in construction, landscaping, and material ordering, where bulk quantities such as concrete, gravel, soil, and mulch are commonly priced and delivered by the cubic yard while being measured on site in cubic feet.

Formula

To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide the number of cubic feet by 27:

$\text{Cubic yards} = \frac{\text{Cubic feet}}{27}$

Equivalently, one cubic foot equals approximately 0.037037 cubic yards:

$1 \text{ ft}^3 = 0.037037 \text{ yd}^3$

How to convert cubic feet to cubic yards

1. Start with your volume measured in cubic feet.
2. Divide that value by 27 (or multiply by 0.037037).
3. The result is the equivalent volume in cubic yards.

For the reverse conversion, multiply the number of cubic yards by 27 to obtain cubic feet.

Worked examples

Example 1 — cubic feet to cubic yards: Convert 1 cubic foot to cubic yards.

$\text{Cubic yards} = \frac{1}{27} \approx 0.037037 \text{ yd}^3$

So 1 cubic foot is about 0.037037 cubic yards.

Example 2 — cubic yards to cubic feet: Convert 1 cubic yard to cubic feet.

$\text{Cubic feet} = 1 \times 27 = 27 \text{ ft}^3$

So 1 cubic yard equals exactly 27 cubic feet.

FAQ

How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are exactly 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard, because a yard is three feet and 3 × 3 × 3 = 27.

Why do landscaping and concrete suppliers use cubic yards?

Bulk materials like concrete, topsoil, gravel, and mulch are delivered in large volumes, so the cubic yard offers a more convenient, manageable number than cubic feet. Converting your cubic-foot measurements to cubic yards makes ordering the right quantity easier.