Cubic Yard Calculator
Convert length, width, and depth into cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic inches, and cubic meters. Useful for estimating bulk materials like soil, dirt, and gravel.
Calculation Results
Volume in cubic yards (standard unit for bulk ordering).
Volume in cubic feet.
Volume in metric cubic meters.
Volume in cubic inches.
How This Calculator Works
To calculate cubic yards:
- Enter the length and width of the excavation area, garden bed, or fill site.
- Enter the depth or thickness of the layer.
- The calculator instantly displays the volume in cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, and cubic inches. You can switch input units (inches, feet, yards, meters) on the fly.
Formula & Calculations
Volume in cubic feet is calculated by multiplying length, width, and depth together (after converting all inputs to feet):
Volume (Cubic Feet) = Length × Width × Depth
To convert from cubic feet to other units, the calculator applies standard conversion scales:
- Cubic Yards: Divide cubic feet by 27.
- Cubic Meters: Multiply cubic feet by 0.0283.
- Cubic Inches: Multiply cubic feet by 1,728.
Step-by-Step Calculation Examples
Landscaping Bed (10ft x 10ft x 6in)
Calculating bulk topsoil volume for a square flower bed.
- length: 10
- width: 10
- depth: 6
- volume_yards: 1.85 cu yd
- volume_feet: 50.00 cu ft
- volume_meters: 1.42 cu m
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a cubic yard?
A cubic yard is a measure of volume that equals a cube that is 1 yard (3 feet) on all sides. This equals exactly 27 cubic feet.
What materials are sold by the cubic yard?
Bulk landscaping materials like topsoil, mulch, compost, sand, gravel, and crushed stone, as well as ready-mix concrete, are typically sold and priced by the cubic yard.