Cubic Yard Calculator
Cubic yards are the standard unit for ordering bulk construction materials like concrete, gravel, mulch, topsoil, and sand. Enter your project dimensions in feet and inches, and this calculator instantly converts to cubic yards along with cubic feet and cubic meters.
The formula is simple: Volume = Length x Width x (Depth in inches / 12), then divide by 27 to convert cubic feet to cubic yards. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft).
This conversion is essential for ordering materials from suppliers who sell by the cubic yard. Common uses include estimating concrete for slabs, gravel for driveways, mulch for landscaping, topsoil for garden beds, and sand for leveling projects.
The calculator also shows the equivalent number of 60-lb concrete bags for smaller projects where bagged mix is more practical than ordering a ready-mix truck. Each 60-lb bag yields approximately 0.45 cubic feet of mixed concrete.