Convert Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot
Convert cubic yards to cubic feet instantly. 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic foot — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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
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 to Cubic Foot conversion formula
The relationship between cubic yards and cubic feet:
To convert cubic yards to cubic feet, multiply the value in cubic yards by 27. To reverse, multiply cubic feet by 0.037037037.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic feet 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 Foot to Cubic Yard converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic yards to cubic feet
- Write down the value in cubic yards (yd³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 27.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic feet (ft³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic foot value by 0.037037037.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 yd³ to ft³:
1 × 27 = 27 ft³
Example 2 — Convert 100 yd³ to ft³:
100 × 27 = 2700 ft³
Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions
A 3-cubic yard dog leash equals a tidy round value in cubic feet. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.
3 yd³ × 27 = 81 ft³
Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring
One cubic yard of fabric converts to a value in cubic feet commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.
1 yd³ × 27 = 27 ft³
Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)
You measure 1.75 cubic yards tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in cubic feet. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.
1.75 yd³ × 27 = 47.25 ft³
Cubic Yard to Cubic Foot conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic yards to cubic feet:
| Cubic Yard [yd³] | Cubic Foot [ft³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.27 |
| 0.1 | 2.7 |
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 4 | 108 |
| 5 | 135 |
| 10 | 270 |
| 20 | 540 |
| 30 | 810 |
| 40 | 1080 |
| 50 | 1350 |
| 100 | 2700 |
| 500 | 13500 |
| 1000 | 27000 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 yd³ = 27 ft³) 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 Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.