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Cubic yard to Cubic foot Converter
Use this page to convert cubic yard values into cubic foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cu yd = 27 cu ft
1 cu ft = 0.037037037037037 cu yd
Example: 8 cu yd = 216 cu ft
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
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 to Cubic foot table
| Cubic yard [cu yd] | Cubic foot [cu ft] |
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| 0.01 cu yd | 0.27 cu ft |
| 0.1 cu yd | 2.7 cu ft |
| 1 cu yd | 27 cu ft |
| 2 cu yd | 54 cu ft |
| 5 cu yd | 135 cu ft |
| 10 cu yd | 270 cu ft |
| 20 cu yd | 540 cu ft |
| 50 cu yd | 1,350 cu ft |
| 100 cu yd | 2,700 cu ft |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic foot (cu ft) are in one Cubic yard (cu yd)?
One Cubic yard equals 27 Cubic foot.
How do you convert Cubic yard to Cubic foot?
Multiply the Cubic yard value by 27 to get the result in Cubic foot.
How do you convert Cubic foot back to Cubic yard?
Multiply the Cubic foot value by 0.037037037037037 to get back to Cubic yard.
What is 8 Cubic yard in Cubic foot?
8 Cubic yard equals 216 Cubic foot.
