cubic yard calculator

Cubic Yard Calculator – Convert Length, Width, and Height Into Cubic Yards

This Cubic Yard Calculator makes it easy to calculate the volume of any rectangular space in cubic yards, cubic feet, and cubic meters. Whether you are estimating materials for landscaping, soil, mulch, concrete, gravel, sand, topsoil, or construction projects, this tool helps you get fast, accurate volume results in seconds.

Simply enter the length, width, and height in feet, and the calculator instantly displays the total volume in three different units—saving you time and eliminating guesswork.

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How Cubic Yard Calculation Works

Volume is measured using three dimensions:

• Length (ft)
• Width (ft)
• Height (ft)

Step 1: Calculate cubic feet

$$\text{Cubic Feet} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height}$$Cubic Feet=Length×Width×Height

Step 2: Convert cubic feet to cubic yards

$$\text{Cubic Yards} = \frac{\text{Cubic Feet}}{27}$$Cubic Yards=27Cubic Feet​

Step 3: Convert cubic feet to cubic meters

$$\text{Cubic Meters} = \text{Cubic Feet} \times 0.0283168$$Cubic Meters=Cubic Feet×0.0283168

The calculator automatically performs all conversions and displays the results with proper rounding for clarity.

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How to Use the Cubic Yard Calculator

1. Enter the length in feet

Example values: 5 ft, 10 ft, 20 ft, 32.5 ft

2. Enter the width in feet

Enter any width measurement for your area.

3. Enter the height in feet

This could be soil depth, mulch height, or the height of a container.

4. Click “Calculate Volume”

The tool instantly calculates:

• Total cubic feet
• Total cubic yards
• Total cubic meters

This makes it simple to estimate how much material you need to purchase or transport.

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Example Cubic Yard Calculations

✔ Example 1: Soil for a Garden Bed

Length: 10 ft
Width: 4 ft
Height: 1 ft$$10 \times 4 \times 1 = 40 \text{ cu ft}$$10×4×1=40 cu ft $$40 \div 27 = 1.48 \text{ cu yd}$$40÷27=1.48 cu yd

You need 1.48 cubic yards of soil (round up to 1.5–2 yards).

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✔ Example 2: Mulch for Landscaping

Length: 20 ft
Width: 6 ft
Height: 0.5 ft$$20 \times 6 \times 0.5 = 60 \text{ cu ft}$$20×6×0.5=60 cu ft $$60 \div 27 = 2.22 \text{ cu yd}$$60÷27=2.22 cu yd

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✔ Example 3: Gravel for Driveway Section

Length: 15 ft
Width: 10 ft
Height: 0.75 ft

Volume = 112.5 cu ft
= 4.17 cu yd

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✔ Example 4: Concrete Footprint Conversion

Length: 8 ft
Width: 3 ft
Height: 0.5 ft

Volume = 12 cu ft
= 0.44 cu yd

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Why Use This Cubic Yard Converter?

This tool is ideal for:

• Landscaping and gardening
• Construction material estimates
• Ordering mulch, gravel, soil, sand, or concrete
• Storage and container volume calculations
• Delivery planning and cost estimation
• Home improvement projects

Benefits:

✔ Converts to cubic yards, cubic feet, and cubic meters
✔ Eliminates manual math
✔ Works for any rectangular space
✔ Helps prevent under-ordering or over-ordering materials
✔ Easy to use and mobile friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard.

2. What materials are measured in cubic yards?

Cubic yards are used for:

• Soil
• Mulch
• Gravel
• Sand
• Concrete
• Rock
• Compost
• Fill dirt

3. Can I enter decimal values for length, width, or height?

Yes. The calculator supports decimals such as 3.5 ft, 0.75 ft, or 12.2 ft.

4. How accurate is this calculator?

It uses the exact conversion formulas for cubic feet, yards, and meters.

5. Should I round up my material order?

Yes — most experts recommend rounding up by 5–10% to account for settling, compaction, and measurement variation.

6. Can this calculate volume in inches or meters?

This version uses feet only, but I can create:

• Inches to cubic yards
• Meters to cubic yards
• Area × depth calculators

Just tell me!