Convert cubic yards to cubic feet

1 yd³=27ft³

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

You have

Equals

Conversion formula

Forward

cubic feet = cubic yards × 27

Reverse

cubic yards = cubic feet × 0.03704

Example: 10 yd³ × 27 = 270 ft³.

About both units

From

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.

Read full cubic yard reference →

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).

Read full cubic foot reference →

Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot conversion table

Common cubic yards to cubic feet values for quick reference.

Cubic Yard (yd³)	Cubic Foot (ft³)
1 yd³	27 ft³
2 yd³	54 ft³
5 yd³	135 ft³
10 yd³	270 ft³
20 yd³	540 ft³
50 yd³	1,350 ft³
100 yd³	2,700 ft³
200 yd³	5,400 ft³
500 yd³	13,500 ft³
1,000 yd³	27,000 ft³

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 yd³ = 0.765 m³ = 27 ft³.
Concrete weighs about 2 tonnes per cubic yard — check truck capacity.
Some US soil suppliers sell by "yard" meaning cubic yard — clarify.

Avoid these

Confusing cubic yard with square yard or linear yard.
Assuming cubic yard = 1 m³ — off by 23%.
Ordering insufficient concrete by using ft³ instead of yd³.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.

How do I convert cubic yards to cubic feet?

Multiply the cubic yard value by 27 to get the equivalent in cubic feet.

What is 100 cubic yards in cubic feet?

100 cubic yards equals 2,700 cubic feet.

Is a cubic yard bigger than a cubic foot?

Yes. 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, so one cubic yard is larger.

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

Multiply by 27 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

Related volume conversions

📊 See full comparison matrix →

Conversions in other categories

WeightKilogram → Pound LengthKilometer → Mile TemperatureCelsius → Fahrenheit AreaSquare Meter → Square Foot SpeedKilometer per Hour → Mile per Hour EnergyKilojoule → Kilocalorie PressureBar → Pound per Square Inch PowerKilowatt → Mechanical Horsepower