Volume conversion guide
How Many Cubic Feet in a Cubic Yard?
1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. This is the standard conversion for concrete, gravel, mulch, dirt, sand, and other bulk materials.
Quick answer: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Divide cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards, or multiply cubic yards by 27 to get cubic feet.
Why One Cubic Yard Equals 27 Cubic Feet
A cubic yard is a cube measuring 3 feet on every side. The volume is:
3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 cubic feet
Suppliers commonly sell soil, gravel, mulch, sand, and concrete by the cubic yard, while project dimensions are often measured in feet and inches.
Conversion Table
| Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 13.5 |
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 5 | 135 |
| 10 | 270 |
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FAQ
There are 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard.
Divide cubic feet by 27. For example, 54 cubic feet divided by 27 equals 2 cubic yards.
Multiply cubic yards by 27. For example, 3 cubic yards multiplied by 27 equals 81 cubic feet.
A cubic yard is 3 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. Multiplying 3 × 3 × 3 gives 27 cubic feet.