Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard
Convert cubic feet to cubic yards instantly. 1 cubic foot = 0.037037037 cubic yard — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on a side (28.3168 L).
Derived by cubing the international foot (0.3048 m).
Used for natural gas, refrigerators, shipping and HVAC.
1959 yard agreement.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is the volume of a cube one yard on a side (0.764555 m³).
Derived by cubing the international yard (0.9144 m, fixed 1959).
The standard US/UK unit for concrete, soil and bulk landscaping.
1959 yard agreement.
Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard conversion formula
The relationship between cubic feet and cubic yards:
To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.037037037. To reverse, multiply cubic yards by 27.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic yards updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic feet to cubic yards
- Write down the value in cubic feet (ft³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.037037037.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic yards (yd³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic yard value by 27.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ft³ to yd³:
1 × 0.037037037 = 0.037037037 yd³
Example 2 — Convert 100 ft³ to yd³:
100 × 0.037037037 = 3.7037037037 yd³
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-cubic foot piece of furniture converts to a value in cubic yards that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 ft³ × 0.037037037 = 2.6666666667 yd³
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-cubic foot-tall child measures a value in cubic yards that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 ft³ × 0.037037037 = 5.5555555556 yd³
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 cubic feet into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in cubic yards — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 ft³ × 0.037037037 = 6.6666666667 yd³
Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic feet to cubic yards:
| Cubic Foot [ft³] | Cubic Yard [yd³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0003703704 |
| 0.1 | 0.0037037037 |
| 1 | 0.037037037 |
| 2 | 0.0740740741 |
| 3 | 0.1111111111 |
| 4 | 0.1481481481 |
| 5 | 0.1851851852 |
| 10 | 0.3703703704 |
| 20 | 0.7407407407 |
| 30 | 1.1111111111 |
| 40 | 1.4814814815 |
| 50 | 1.8518518519 |
| 100 | 3.7037037037 |
| 500 | 18.5185185185 |
| 1000 | 37.037037037 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ft³ = 0.037037037 yd³) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.