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Convert Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet

Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd³] to cubic foot [ft³], or vice versa.

1 Cubic Yard = 27 Cubic Feet
Formula: Cubic Yards × 27 = Cubic Feet

Cubic Yard

Definition: A cubic yard (symbol: yd³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one yard (3 feet) long. It is commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system for measuring volume.

History/origin: The cubic yard is derived from the yard, a unit of length in the imperial system. Like the cubic foot, it is a unit of measure for three-dimensional space.

Current use: Cubic yards are frequently used in construction and landscaping to measure quantities of materials like concrete, dirt, and gravel.

Cubic Foot

Definition: A cubic foot (symbol: ft³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one foot long. It is commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system for measuring volume.

History/origin: The cubic foot is derived from the foot, a unit of length in the imperial system. The concept of measuring volume in cubic units is a natural extension of measuring length, with volume representing three-dimensional space.

Current use: Cubic feet are often used to measure volumes of large spaces, such as rooms and buildings, and for measuring amounts of materials like soil, gravel, and other bulk goods.

Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot Conversion Table

Cubic Yard [yd³] Cubic Foot [ft³]
0.01 yd³ 0.27 ft³
0.1 yd³ 2.7 ft³
1 yd³ 27 ft³
2 yd³ 54 ft³
3 yd³ 81 ft³
5 yd³ 135 ft³
10 yd³ 270 ft³
20 yd³ 540 ft³
50 yd³ 1350 ft³
100 yd³ 2700 ft³
1000 yd³ 27000 ft³

How to Convert Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot

1 yd³ = 27 ft³

1 ft³ = 0.037037037 yd³

Example: convert 15 yd³ to ft³: 15 yd³ = 15 × 27 ft³ = 405 ft³

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