Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter
Convert cubic feet and cubic yards in either direction with the exact 27:1 volume relationship.
Paste ft³, ft3, cu ft, cubic feet, yd³, yd3, cu yd, or cubic yards. A pasted volume unit sets the direction.
Cubic feet to cubic yards formula
Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27. The relationship is exact: 1 yd³ = 27 ft³. A result such as 1 ft³ = 1/27 yd³ repeats in decimal form, so the displayed value uses ≈ when rounded.
Common cubic feet to cubic yards values
| Cubic feet | Cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | ≈ 0.037037037 yd³ |
| 5 ft³ | ≈ 0.185185185 yd³ |
| 10 ft³ | ≈ 0.37037037 yd³ |
| 27 ft³ | 1 yd³ |
| 54 ft³ | 2 yd³ |
| 100 ft³ | ≈ 3.703703704 yd³ |
Cubic yards to cubic feet
Cubic feet = cubic yards × 27. Select Cubic yards, paste a labeled yd³ value, or use Swap after any valid conversion. Swap carries the unrounded result into the reverse direction.
Use cubic-volume labels
The superscript 3 in ft³ and yd³ means cubic, so these units measure volume. The aliases ft3, yd3, cu ft, cu yd, cubic feet, and cubic yards are accepted. Bare feet or yards and square-unit labels are rejected instead of being treated as volume.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard?
There are exactly 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard. This converter keeps that 27:1 relationship in both directions.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic yards?
Divide cubic feet by 27. For example, 54 cubic feet equals 2 cubic yards.
How do I convert cubic yards to cubic feet?
Multiply cubic yards by 27. For example, 2 cubic yards equals 54 cubic feet.
Can I paste ft³, cu ft, yd³, or cu yd?
Yes. A recognized cubic-volume suffix overrides the From menu. Linear feet, linear yards, square feet, and square yards are rejected because they are not volume units.
Why does a result sometimes include an approximately equal sign?
A result such as 1/27 has a repeating decimal. The converter uses the exact ratio internally and adds ≈ when the displayed decimal is rounded to nine places.