Cubic feet to cubic yards converter
Convert Cubic feet (ft³) to cubic yards (yd³). Calculate a value, check the formula and compare common measurements.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
| From | Select the unit or currency in which the entered number is currently expressed. |
| To | Select the unit or currency you need for the answer. |
Understanding your result
The converted value describes the same volume quantity in the selected target unit. Display rounding does not add precision to the original measurement.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the source and target units, or overlooking a prefix or case-sensitive symbol.
- Mixing US and imperial gallons or treating every recipe cup as the same volume.
Check your calculation
- Convert to the target unit and then reverse the direction. Within display rounding, you should recover the original value.
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How do I convert cubic feet to cubic yards?
Enter the value in cubic feet to find the same volume quantity in cubic yards. The number changes to match the unit; the underlying quantity stays the same. Check the definitions below when a unit has more than one convention.
Common uses
- Compare capacities of containers or tanks.
- Convert recipe volumes using the stated US or imperial definitions.
How it works
For the displayed direction, 1 ft³ equals 0.037037037037 yd³. The engine converts through the shared volume base quantity. Cups, pints, quarts, tablespoons and teaspoons use US customary liquid measures. Imperial gallons are separate. These are volume conversions; ingredient mass also depends on density. The multiplier is derived from the two centralized unit factors. Keep full precision until the final result; displayed answers use up to 12 significant digits.
Worked example
10 ft³ converts to 0.37037037037 yd³. For the reverse direction, swap the units and enter 0.37037037037 yd³; the result is approximately 10 ft³.
FAQ
How do I convert ft³ to yd³?
yd³ = ft³ × 0.037037037037
Which definition is used?
Cups, pints, quarts, tablespoons and teaspoons use US customary liquid measures. Imperial gallons are separate. These are volume conversions; ingredient mass also depends on density.
Common values
Use “Swap units” above for the reverse conversion. Values below are rounded to six significant digits.
| Cubic feet | cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.037037 |
| 5 | 0.185185 |
| 10 | 0.37037 |
| 20 | 0.740741 |
| 30 | 1.11111 |
| 50 | 1.85185 |
| 100 | 3.7037 |