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Cubic foot to Cubic yard Converter
Use this page to convert cubic foot values into cubic yard, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cu ft = 0.037037037037037 cu yd
1 cu yd = 27 cu ft
Example: 8 cu ft = 0.296296296296296 cu yd
Cubic foot
A cubic foot is the volume of a cube with side length one foot.
History: It derives from the standardized foot in customary systems.
Current use: Cubic feet are used in HVAC, freight, and appliance capacity estimates.
Also written as cu ft, ft3, cubic feet.
Cubic yard
A cubic yard is the volume of a cube with edges one yard long.
History: It follows from the standardized yard.
Current use: Cubic yards are used for concrete, soil, mulch, excavation, and freight.
Also written as cu yd, yd3, cubic yards.
Cubic foot to Cubic yard table
| Cubic foot [cu ft] | Cubic yard [cu yd] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cu ft | 0.000370370370370371 cu yd |
| 0.1 cu ft | 0.00370370370370371 cu yd |
| 1 cu ft | 0.037037037037037 cu yd |
| 2 cu ft | 0.0740740740740741 cu yd |
| 5 cu ft | 0.185185185185185 cu yd |
| 10 cu ft | 0.370370370370371 cu yd |
| 20 cu ft | 0.740740740740741 cu yd |
| 50 cu ft | 1.85185185185185 cu yd |
| 100 cu ft | 3.70370370370371 cu yd |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic yard (cu yd) are in one Cubic foot (cu ft)?
One Cubic foot equals 0.037037037037037 Cubic yard.
How do you convert Cubic foot to Cubic yard?
Multiply the Cubic foot value by 0.037037037037037 to get the result in Cubic yard.
How do you convert Cubic yard back to Cubic foot?
Multiply the Cubic yard value by 27 to get back to Cubic foot.
What is 8 Cubic foot in Cubic yard?
8 Cubic foot equals 0.296296296296296 Cubic yard.