Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
Convert cubic feet to cubic yards (and back) instantly with this free converter: cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27.
Bagged soil, mulch and concrete are labelled in cubic feet, while bulk deliveries are sold in cubic yards. Converting between them tells you whether a pile of bags adds up to a delivery, or how many bags a delivery replaces.
How to convert cubic feet to cubic yards
One cubic yard = 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 cubic feet. So cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27, and cubic feet = cubic yards × 27. Need the cubic feet first? Use the cubic feet calculator.
Cubic feet to cubic yards chart
| Cubic feet | Cubic yards | Cubic metres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.037 | 0.028 |
| 2 | 0.074 | 0.057 |
| 3 | 0.111 | 0.085 |
| 5 | 0.185 | 0.142 |
| 10 | 0.37 | 0.283 |
| 13.5 | 0.5 | 0.382 |
| 20 | 0.741 | 0.566 |
| 25 | 0.926 | 0.708 |
| 27 | 1 | 0.765 |
| 50 | 1.852 | 1.416 |
| 54 | 2 | 1.529 |
| 100 | 3.704 | 2.832 |
| 200 | 7.407 | 5.663 |
| 250 | 9.259 | 7.079 |
| 500 | 18.519 | 14.158 |
| 1,000 | 37.037 | 28.317 |
Cubic yards to cubic feet chart
| Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 6.75 |
| 0.5 | 13.5 |
| 1 | 27 |
| 1.5 | 40.5 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 5 | 135 |
| 10 | 270 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic yards?
Divide cubic feet by 27. A cubic yard is a cube 3 ft on each side, so it holds 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic feet. For example, 54 cubic feet ÷ 27 = 2 cubic yards.
How do I convert cubic yards to cubic feet?
Multiply cubic yards by 27. For example, 1.5 cubic yards × 27 = 40.5 cubic feet.
How many 2 cubic foot bags are in a cubic yard?
13.5 bags, because 27 ÷ 2 = 13.5. With 3 cu ft bags it is 9, and with 1.5 cu ft bags it is 18.
Is this cubic feet to cubic yards converter exact?
Yes. The factor 27 is exact. Results are rounded to three decimal places for display.