cubic feet to cubic yard


Introduction:

When it comes to measuring volume, understanding the conversion between different units is essential. One common conversion is from cubic feet to cubic yards. In this guide, we'll explore how to convert cubic feet to cubic yards, providing you with the formula, examples, and practical recommendations for accurate calculations.

Explanation of Units:

Before diving into the conversion process, let's clarify the units used.

  • Cubic Feet (ft³): This is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems. It represents the volume of a cube with edges that are one foot in length.
  • Cubic Yard (yd³): The cubic yard is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems, equal to 27 cubic feet.


Conversion Formula:

To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, you can use the following formula:

 

Cubic Yards= Cubic Feet​ / 27

Examples:

Example 1: Convert 81 cubic feet to cubic yards

  • Cubic Yards=81 / 27 ​=3 cubic yards

Example 2: Convert 135 cubic feet to cubic yards.

  • Cubic Yards=135/27​=5 cubic yards

How to Use:

To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, simply divide the number of cubic feet by 27, as shown in the formula above. This calculation will give you the equivalent volume in cubic yards.

Recommendations:

  • Round off your final answer to the nearest hundredth to improve accuracy.
  • Use a calculator for precise calculations, especially when dealing with large numbers.

Other Relevant Tools:

  • Online conversion calculators: These can quickly and accurately convert cubic feet to cubic yards.
  • Spreadsheet software: Use formulas in programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to automate the conversion process for multiple values.

cubic feet cubic yard cubic feet cubic yard
10 cubic feet 0.37037 cubic yard 20 cubic feet 0.74074 cubic yard
30 cubic feet 1.11111 cubic yard 40 cubic feet 1.48148 cubic yard
50 cubic feet 1.85185 cubic yard 60 cubic feet 2.22222 cubic yard
70 cubic feet 2.59259 cubic yard 80 cubic feet 2.96296 cubic yard
90 cubic feet 3.33333 cubic yard 100 cubic feet 3.7037 cubic yard
110 cubic feet 4.07407 cubic yard 120 cubic feet 4.44444 cubic yard
130 cubic feet 4.81481 cubic yard 140 cubic feet 5.18519 cubic yard
150 cubic feet 5.55556 cubic yard 160 cubic feet 5.92593 cubic yard
170 cubic feet 6.2963 cubic yard 180 cubic feet 6.66667 cubic yard
190 cubic feet 7.03704 cubic yard 200 cubic feet 7.40741 cubic yard
210 cubic feet 7.77778 cubic yard 220 cubic feet 8.14815 cubic yard
230 cubic feet 8.51852 cubic yard 240 cubic feet 8.88889 cubic yard
250 cubic feet 9.25926 cubic yard 260 cubic feet 9.62963 cubic yard
270 cubic feet 10 cubic yard 280 cubic feet 10.37037 cubic yard
290 cubic feet 10.74074 cubic yard 300 cubic feet 11.11111 cubic yard
310 cubic feet 11.48148 cubic yard 320 cubic feet 11.85185 cubic yard
330 cubic feet 12.22222 cubic yard 340 cubic feet 12.59259 cubic yard
350 cubic feet 12.96296 cubic yard 360 cubic feet 13.33333 cubic yard
370 cubic feet 13.7037 cubic yard 380 cubic feet 14.07407 cubic yard
390 cubic feet 14.44444 cubic yard 400 cubic feet 14.81481 cubic yard
410 cubic feet 15.18519 cubic yard 420 cubic feet 15.55556 cubic yard
430 cubic feet 15.92593 cubic yard 440 cubic feet 16.2963 cubic yard
450 cubic feet 16.66667 cubic yard 460 cubic feet 17.03704 cubic yard
470 cubic feet 17.40741 cubic yard 480 cubic feet 17.77778 cubic yard
490 cubic feet 18.14815 cubic yard 500 cubic feet 18.51852 cubic yard
510 cubic feet 18.88889 cubic yard 520 cubic feet 19.25926 cubic yard
530 cubic feet 19.62963 cubic yard 540 cubic feet 20 cubic yard
550 cubic feet 20.37037 cubic yard 560 cubic feet 20.74074 cubic yard
570 cubic feet 21.11111 cubic yard 580 cubic feet 21.48148 cubic yard
590 cubic feet 21.85185 cubic yard 600 cubic feet 22.22222 cubic yard
610 cubic feet 22.59259 cubic yard 620 cubic feet 22.96296 cubic yard
630 cubic feet 23.33333 cubic yard 640 cubic feet 23.7037 cubic yard
650 cubic feet 24.07407 cubic yard 660 cubic feet 24.44444 cubic yard
670 cubic feet 24.81481 cubic yard 680 cubic feet 25.18519 cubic yard
690 cubic feet 25.55556 cubic yard 700 cubic feet 25.92593 cubic yard
710 cubic feet 26.2963 cubic yard 720 cubic feet 26.66667 cubic yard
730 cubic feet 27.03704 cubic yard 740 cubic feet 27.40741 cubic yard
750 cubic feet 27.77778 cubic yard 760 cubic feet 28.14815 cubic yard
770 cubic feet 28.51852 cubic yard 780 cubic feet 28.88889 cubic yard
790 cubic feet 29.25926 cubic yard 800 cubic feet 29.62963 cubic yard
810 cubic feet 30 cubic yard 820 cubic feet 30.37037 cubic yard
830 cubic feet 30.74074 cubic yard 840 cubic feet 31.11111 cubic yard
850 cubic feet 31.48148 cubic yard 860 cubic feet 31.85185 cubic yard
870 cubic feet 32.22222 cubic yard 880 cubic feet 32.59259 cubic yard
890 cubic feet 32.96296 cubic yard 900 cubic feet 33.33333 cubic yard
910 cubic feet 33.7037 cubic yard 920 cubic feet 34.07407 cubic yard
930 cubic feet 34.44444 cubic yard 940 cubic feet 34.81481 cubic yard
950 cubic feet 35.18519 cubic yard 960 cubic feet 35.55556 cubic yard
970 cubic feet 35.92593 cubic yard 980 cubic feet 36.2963 cubic yard
990 cubic feet 36.66667 cubic yard 1000 cubic feet 37.03704 cubic yard

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