Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot Converter
Convert cubic yards to cubic feet. Multiply by 27—1 yd³ = 27 ft³. For concrete, soil, and material volume breakdowns.
How to Convert Cubic yard to Cubic foot
Multiply cubic yards by 27 (1 yd³ = 27 ft³).
Conversion Formula:
value * 27Conversion Examples
Example: 3 yd³ to ft³
- 3 × 27 = 81 ft³
81 cubic feet
Three yards in feet.
Example: 10 yd³ to ft³
- 10 × 27 = 270 ft³
270 cubic feet
Larger delivery.
Conversion Chart
| Cubic yard | Cubic foot |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 4 | 108 |
| 5 | 135 |
| 6 | 162 |
| 7 | 189 |
| 8 | 216 |
| 9 | 243 |
| 10 | 270 |
| 15 | 405 |
| 20 | 540 |
| 30 | 810 |
| 60 | 1620 |
| 100 | 2700 |
Conversion Formula
Multiply cubic yards by **27** for cubic feet.
Quick Conversion Tip
yd³ × 27 = ft³. Example: 10 yd³ = 270 ft³.
Unit Definitions
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
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
Common Use Cases
- Breaking yard orders into ft³ capacity.
- Concrete and aggregate volume planning.
- Storage bin sizing from yd³ specs.
- Homework on yd³ ↔ ft³ conversion.
Understanding the Conversion
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Multiply yd³ by 27.
Examples: 1 yd³ = 27 ft³; 10 yd³ = 270 ft³. Use when a quote is in yards but you measure or store in feet.
Divide ft³ by 27 for yd³.
Breaking yard orders into ft³ capacity. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many cubic feet in one cubic yard?
Exactly 27 cubic feet.
How do I convert yd³ to ft³?
Multiply cubic yards by 27.
How many ft³ is 5 yd³?
5 × 27 = 135 cubic feet.