Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter
Enter the volume in cubic feet below to convert it to cubic yards.
Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
Enter a value in cubic feet (ft³) to convert to cubic yards (yd³).
Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic foot measurements converted to cubic yards. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Cubic Yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.037037 yd³ |
| 2 ft³ | 0.0740741 yd³ |
| 5 ft³ | 0.1851852 yd³ |
| 10 ft³ | 0.3703704 yd³ |
| 15 ft³ | 0.5555556 yd³ |
| 20 ft³ | 0.7407407 yd³ |
| 25 ft³ | 0.9259259 yd³ |
| 27 ft³ | 1 yd³ |
| 30 ft³ | 1.1111111 yd³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1.8518519 yd³ |
How to Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.037037 cubic yards/cubic foot.
Since one cubic foot is equal to 0.037037 cubic yards, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in cubic yards is equal to the volume in cubic feet multiplied by 0.037037.
For example, here's how to convert 54 cubic feet to cubic yards using the formula above.
How Many Cubic Yards Are in a Cubic Foot?
There are 0.037037 cubic yards in a cubic foot, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic foot to cubic yard calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Cubic Feet and cubic yards are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Foot?
A cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 28.3168466 liters (L), the base unit for volume. Equal to 1,728 cubic inches or 28.3168 liters. [1]
The cubic foot is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of volume. Cubic Feet can be abbreviated as ft³; for example, 1 cubic foot can be written as 1 ft³.
When working with cubic feet (ft³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic feet (ft³) are widely used across standard volume applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Cubic Yard?
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to 764.554858 liters (L), the base unit for volume. Equal to 27 cubic feet or 764.555 liters. [2]
The cubic yard is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of volume. Cubic Yards can be abbreviated as yd³; for example, 1 cubic yard can be written as 1 yd³.
When working with cubic yards (yd³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic yards (yd³) are widely used across standard volume applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting volume between cubic feet (ft³) and cubic yards (yd³), keep full floating-point precision (1 ft³ = 0.037037 yd³; 1 yd³ = 27 ft³) during intermediate calculations and round only the final cubic yard figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Foot & Cubic Yard Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our cubic yards to cubic feet converter (yd³ to ft³) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting cubic feet to gallons (us), converting cubic feet to cubic meters, or converting liters to gallons (us).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume)·Volume & Liquid Metrology Standard — Cubic Feet (ft³) to Cubic Yards (yd³)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Cubic Foot (ft³) & Cubic Yard (yd³)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ft³ to yd³)