Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide cubic feet by 27. Enter cubic feet below, or switch direction to turn cubic yards into cubic feet.
Enter a number, like 2.5
- Cubic yards
- 2 yd³
- To order
- 2 yd³ (next ¼ yard up)
- Cubic meters
- 1.53 m³
How to convert cubic feet to cubic yards
Cubic feet convert to cubic yards by dividing by 27, because one cubic yard holds 27 cubic feet.
ft³ ÷ 27 = yd³
Example: a pile of 81 cubic feet is 81 ÷ 27 = 3 cubic yards. The 27 cubic feet rule comes from 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft.
Cubic feet to cubic yards chart
The chart lists common volumes in cubic feet and their value in cubic yards, rounded to two decimals.
| Cubic feet | Cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 10 ft³ | 0.37 yd³ |
| 20 ft³ | 0.74 yd³ |
| 27 ft³ | 1 yd³ |
| 40 ft³ | 1.48 yd³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1.85 yd³ |
| 54 ft³ | 2 yd³ |
| 81 ft³ | 3 yd³ |
| 100 ft³ | 3.7 yd³ |
| 135 ft³ | 5 yd³ |
| 200 ft³ | 7.41 yd³ |
| 270 ft³ | 10 yd³ |
Common bag volumes in cubic yards
Bagged material is sold in cubic feet, so one bag is a small fraction of a cubic yard.
| Bag size | Cubic yards per bag | Bags per cubic yard |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cu ft | 0.02 | 54 |
| 0.75 cu ft | 0.03 | 36 |
| 1 cu ft | 0.04 | 27 |
| 1.5 cu ft | 0.06 | 18 |
| 2 cu ft | 0.07 | 13.5 |
| 3 cu ft | 0.11 | 9 |
Buy whole bags: round the last column up. Material-specific counts are on the mulch calculator and concrete calculator. For bulk orders from length, width and depth, calculate cubic yards with every size in one place.
Cubic feet and cubic yards FAQ
- How do you convert cubic yards to cubic feet?
- To convert cubic yards to cubic feet, multiply by 27. For example, 2 cubic yards × 27 = 54 cubic feet.