Convert cubic feet to cubic yards

1 ft³=0.03704yd³

Use the converter below to change any cubic feet value into cubic yards instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

0.037037

Conversion formula

Forward

cubic yards = cubic feet × 0.03704

Reverse

cubic feet = cubic yards × 27

Example: 10 ft³ × 0.03704 = 0.3704 yd³.

About both units

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Cubic Foot

ft³

The cubic foot equals 28.317 litres exactly. It is used in US HVAC and ventilation (CFM — cubic feet per minute), US natural gas billing, and appliance capacity (refrigerators, freezers). One cubic foot is roughly the volume of a standard shoebox times six.

Real-world: A typical US fridge is 20 cu ft (566 L). US HVAC flow rated in CFM. US residential gas billed per 100 cu ft (CCF).

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Cubic Yard

yd³

The cubic yard equals 0.7646 cubic metres or 27 cubic feet. It is the standard US unit for concrete, gravel, mulch and soil ordering. A typical residential concrete truck delivers 10 cubic yards. US freight shipping also uses cubic yards for loose-material capacity.

Real-world: A residential US concrete pour might need 3–8 cubic yards. US garbage dumpsters rated in cubic yards.

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Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard conversion table

Common cubic feet to cubic yards values for quick reference.

Cubic Foot (ft³)	Cubic Yard (yd³)
1 ft³	0.03704 yd³
2 ft³	0.07407 yd³
5 ft³	0.1852 yd³
10 ft³	0.3704 yd³
20 ft³	0.7407 yd³
50 ft³	1.85185 yd³
100 ft³	3.7037 yd³
200 ft³	7.40741 yd³
500 ft³	18.5185 yd³
1,000 ft³	37.037 yd³

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 ft³ = 28.317 L = 0.0283 m³.
CFM to m³/h: multiply CFM by 1.699.
1 m³ ≈ 35.3 ft³.

Avoid these

Confusing ft³ with ft² in US real-estate contexts.
Using 28 L instead of 28.32 L in precision HVAC calculations.
Mixing CCF (100 cubic feet) with CFM (cubic feet per minute) on utility bills.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic yards in a cubic foot?

One cubic foot equals 0.03704 cubic yards.

How do I convert cubic feet to cubic yards?

Multiply the cubic foot value by 0.03704 to get the equivalent in cubic yards.

What is 100 cubic feet in cubic yards?

100 cubic feet equals 3.7037 cubic yards.

Is a cubic foot bigger than a cubic yard?

No. 1 cubic foot equals 0.03704 cubic yards, so one cubic foot is smaller.

How to convert cubic feet to cubic yards without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.04 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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