Volume of an area
Enter length, width and depth. No waste added.
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in
m
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Cubic yards
-cu yd
Cubic feet
-cu ft
cubic yards = length × width × (depth / 12) ÷ 27
Cubic metres
-m³
cubic metres = length × width × (depth / 100)
Estimate only. No waste is added, add your own for the material. Confirm the final quantity with your supplier before ordering.
How to calculate cubic yards
Multiply length by width by depth to get volume. Keep the units consistent. In feet and inches, work the depth in feet by dividing inches by 12, then divide the total cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards. This is the base calculation behind gravel, mulch, soil and concrete estimates, so it is handy for any material sold by volume.
Moving bulk material? A contractor wheelbarrow holds about 6 cubic feet, so roughly 4.5 loads to a cubic yard.
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Common questions
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?
Twenty seven. A cubic yard is 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet, which is 27 cubic feet.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic yards?
Divide the number of cubic feet by 27. For example, 54 cubic feet is 2 cubic yards.
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