Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter
Instantly convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic yards (yd³). Accurate for concrete, soil, mulch, gravel, and any bulk material volume calculation.
Calculate Your Cubic Yardage
Enter your volume in cubic feet below to get an instant, accurate conversion to cubic yards — the standard unit suppliers use for ordering concrete, soil, mulch, and gravel.
Volume Converter
Enter your cubic feet to see the equivalent in cubic yards
Calculate volume: Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Depth (ft)
Most suppliers order in whole or half cubic yards
Converted Volume
Based on the standard 1 yd³ = 27 ft³ ratio
Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Reference Chart
Common cubic feet values and their cubic yard equivalents. Use this to double-check your manual math or quickly estimate material orders.
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Cubic Yards (yd³) | Rounded Order Qty | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 ft³ | 0.33 yd³ | ~1/3 yard | Small planter or flower bed |
| 27 ft³ | 1.00 yd³ | 1 yard | One full cubic yard load |
| 54 ft³ | 2.00 yd³ | 2 yards | Small patio slab or driveway strip |
| 81 ft³ | 3.00 yd³ | 3 yards | Standard concrete truck minimum |
| 135 ft³ | 5.00 yd³ | 5 yards | Mid-size driveway or foundation pour |
| 270 ft³ | 10.00 yd³ | 10 yards | Large landscaping or grading project |
Cubic Feet to Yards FAQ
Everything you need to know about converting cubic feet to cubic yards for your construction or landscaping project.
There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard. This is because a cubic yard measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet (3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic feet).
To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide the number of cubic feet by 27. For example, 54 cubic feet divided by 27 equals 2 cubic yards.
Measure the length, width, and depth of the area in feet, then multiply them together: Volume = Length × Width × Depth. For example, an area 9ft long, 6ft wide, and 1ft deep requires 54 cubic feet, which equals 2 cubic yards.
Cubic yards are the standard bulk measurement unit in the US construction and landscaping industry. They represent a practical, larger volume for materials like concrete, soil, mulch, and gravel, which keeps order numbers smaller and easier to work with than using cubic feet.