cubic yard to cubic foot
Convert cubic yard (yd³) to cubic foot (ft³). Use an editable volume converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 yd³ = 27 ft³
Conversion formula
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic foot. Multiply your value in cubic yard by this factor to get cubic foot. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 cubic yard:5 × 27 = 135 ft³
Conversion table
| cubic yard (yd³) | cubic foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.27 |
| 0.1 | 2.7 |
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 5 | 135 |
| 10 | 270 |
| 25 | 675 |
| 50 | 1,350 |
| 100 | 2,700 |
| 1000 | 27,000 |
About these measurements
Volume describes three-dimensional space or liquid capacity.
The base reference used here is the liter. One cubic yard is 764.554858 base units; one cubic foot is 28.31684659 base units.
Important distinctions
US liquid measures and Imperial measures are different. Dry gallons and recipe cups are excluded.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert yd³ to ft³?
Multiply the quantity in yd³ by 27. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the cubic foot to cubic yard converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
