Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard

Enter a value in cubic foot to convert it to cubic yard. The result updates instantly and includes the formula and calculation steps.

Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard calculator

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Cubic Yard
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Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard formula

Use this formula to convert cubic foot to cubic yard:

Cubic Yard = Cubic Foot / 27

Calculation

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Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard Conversion Table

Reference values for converting Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard.

Cubic Foot (ft^3)Cubic Yard (yd^3)
0.1 ft^30.0037037037 yd^3
1 ft^30.03703703704 yd^3
2 ft^30.07407407407 yd^3
5 ft^30.1852 yd^3
10 ft^30.3704 yd^3
20 ft^30.7407 yd^3
50 ft^31.8519 yd^3
100 ft^33.7037 yd^3

Worked example

Convert 8 Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard

Cubic Yard = 8 / 27 = 0.2963 Cubic Yard

About these units

Cubic Foot

The cubic foot is a unit of measurement used to quantify three-dimensional volumes, commonly applied in construction, real estate, and various industrial contexts. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides each measuring one foot in length. Historically, the cubic foot has been used to measure and specify the volume of spaces and materials in building and storage. Today, it is widely used in the US and other countries that use the Imperial system, for tasks such as calculating building dimensions, storage capacities, and shipping volumes.

Cubic Yard

The cubic yard is a unit of measurement used to quantify three-dimensional volumes, commonly applied in construction, landscaping, and various industrial contexts. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides each measuring one yard in length. Originating from the Imperial system, the cubic yard provides a standardized measure for practical volume calculations. Historically, it has been used to measure materials like soil, concrete, and gravel. Today, it is widely used in the US and other countries with Imperial systems for tasks such as calculating material quantities for construction projects, landscaping, and waste management.