How to convert cubic yards to cubic feet
ft³ = yd³ × 27Multiply the value in cubic yards by 27. To go the other way, multiply by 0.03703703704 (or divide by 27).
A cubic yard is larger than a cubic foot: one cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic yard1 yd³ × 27 = 27 ft³
- 5 cubic yards5 yd³ × 27 = 135 ft³
- 10 cubic yards10 yd³ × 27 = 270 ft³
- 20 cubic yards20 yd³ × 27 = 540 ft³
- 100 cubic yards100 yd³ × 27 = 2,700 ft³
Cubic yards to cubic feet conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic yards (yd³) | Cubic feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 yd³ | 2.7 ft³ |
| 0.25 yd³ | 6.75 ft³ |
| 0.5 yd³ | 13.5 ft³ |
| 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 |
| Cubic yards (yd³) | Cubic feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 12 yd³ | 324 ft³ |
| 15 yd³ | 405 ft³ |
| 20 yd³ | 540 ft³ |
| 25 yd³ | 675 ft³ |
| 30 yd³ | 810 ft³ |
| 40 yd³ | 1,080 ft³ |
| 50 yd³ | 1,350 ft³ |
| 75 yd³ | 2,025 ft³ |
| 100 yd³ | 2,700 ft³ |
| 250 yd³ | 6,750 ft³ |
| 500 yd³ | 13,500 ft³ |
| 1,000 yd³ | 27,000 ft³ |
About the units
Cubic yard (yd³)
27 cubic feet; soil, mulch and concrete are sold by the cubic yard. One cubic yard equals 0.764554858 cubic meters (m³).
Cubic foot (ft³)
28.316846592 L. Refrigerator capacity, natural gas and shipping volumes in the US use cubic feet. One cubic foot equals 0.02831684659 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic yards to cubic feet?
Multiply the number of cubic yards by 27. For example, 10 yd³ × 27 = 270 ft³.
How many cubic yards are in one cubic foot?
One cubic foot equals 0.03703703704 cubic yards. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 27.
What is 10 cubic yards in cubic feet?
10 yd³ = 270 ft³.
Is this yd³ to ft³ converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.
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