How to Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
Quick answer
Divide the number of cubic feet by 27. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft), so 54 ft³ ÷ 27 = 2 yd³.
Concrete, gravel, soil and mulch are all measured in cubic yards when ordered in bulk, but you usually measure a job in feet. Converting between the two is a single division.
The formula
Cubic yards = Cubic feet ÷ 27
A cubic yard is a cube three feet on every side. Because 3 × 3 × 3 = 27, every cubic yard holds 27 cubic feet.
Conversion table
| Cubic feet | Cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 27 ft³ | 1 yd³ |
| 54 ft³ | 2 yd³ |
| 100 ft³ | 3.70 yd³ |
| 135 ft³ | 5 yd³ |
| 270 ft³ | 10 yd³ |
FAQs
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?
Exactly 27 cubic feet make one cubic yard.