Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard Converter
Convert cubic feet to cubic yards. Divide by 27—27 ft³ = 1 yd³. For concrete, mulch, and excavation volume.
How to Convert Cubic foot to Cubic yard
Divide cubic feet by 27 (1 yd³ = 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 ft³).
Conversion Formula:
value / 27Conversion Examples
Example: 27 ft³ to yd³
- 27 ÷ 27 = 1 yd³
1 cubic yard
One yard³ in feet.
Example: 81 ft³ to yd³
- 81 ÷ 27 = 3 yd³
3 cubic yards
Typical small load.
Conversion Chart
| Cubic foot | Cubic yard |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.037 |
| 2 | 0.0741 |
| 3 | 0.1111 |
| 4 | 0.1481 |
| 5 | 0.1852 |
| 6 | 0.2222 |
| 7 | 0.2593 |
| 8 | 0.2963 |
| 9 | 0.3333 |
| 10 | 0.3704 |
| 15 | 0.5556 |
| 20 | 0.7407 |
| 30 | 1.1111 |
| 60 | 2.2222 |
| 100 | 3.7037 |
Conversion Formula
Divide cubic feet by **27** for cubic yards.
Quick Conversion Tip
ft³ ÷ 27 = yd³. Example: 81 ft³ = 3 yd³.
Unit Definitions
Cubic Foot (ft³)
A cubic foot is a US customary and imperial volume unit defined by a cube that measures one foot on each side.
1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches = 28.3168 liters ≈ 7.48052 US gallons
Cubic Yard (yd³)
A cubic yard is the volume of a cube with edges one yard long, frequently used in construction, concrete, and landscaping.
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet = 46656 cubic inches ≈ 764.555 liters
Common Use Cases
- Concrete and aggregate orders in cubic yards.
- Excavation and fill volume (ft³ → yd³).
- Landscaping mulch and soil specs.
- Homework on ft³ ↔ yd³ conversion.
Understanding the Conversion
27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard. Divide ft³ by 27.
Examples: 27 ft³ = 1 yd³; 81 ft³ = 3 yd³. Standard for ordering soil, gravel, and concrete in cubic yards from ft³ measurements.
Multiply yd³ by 27 for ft³.
FAQs
How many cubic feet in one cubic yard?
Exactly 27 cubic feet.
How do I convert ft³ to yd³?
Divide cubic feet by 27.
How many yd³ is 54 ft³?
54 ÷ 27 = 2 cubic yards.