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Convert cubic yards to cubic feet for construction and landscaping calculations. 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.
1 Cubic Yard = 27 Cubic Feet
3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft = 27 cubic feet
Cubic Feet = Cubic Yards x 27
Topsoil: $15 - $50
Mulch: $20 - $60
Gravel: $30 - $80
Sand: $15 - $40
Concrete: $100 - $150
Compost: $25 - $60
| Cubic Yards | Cubic Feet | Gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 13.5 | 101 | 382 |
| 1 | 27 | 202 | 765 |
| 2 | 54 | 404 | 1,529 |
| 3 | 81 | 606 | 2,294 |
| 5 | 135 | 1,010 | 3,823 |
| 10 | 270 | 2,020 | 7,646 |
| 20 | 540 | 4,040 | 15,291 |
A yard is 3 feet. A cubic yard is a cube that is 3 feet on each side: 3 x 3 x 3 = 27 cubic feet.
Cubic yards for bulk materials (mulch, gravel, concrete). Cubic feet for smaller quantities and bagged products.
There are exactly 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard. This comes from 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.
Divide cubic feet by 27. For example, 81 cubic feet / 27 = 3 cubic yards.
A typical wheelbarrow holds about 3 cubic feet, so 1 cubic yard equals about 9 wheelbarrow loads.
27 cubic feet / 2 = 13.5 bags. You would need 14 bags of 2 cubic foot material to equal 1 cubic yard.
Bulk is usually much cheaper per cubic yard, especially for orders of 2+ yards. Bagged materials are convenient for small projects but cost 2-3 times more per volume.
A cubic yard is a cube measuring 3 feet on each side - about the size of a large washing machine or a bit smaller than a compact car trunk filled completely.