Cubic Feet (ft³)	Cubic Yards (yd³)
1 ft³	0.03704 yd³
2 ft³	0.07407 yd³
5 ft³	0.1852 yd³
10 ft³	0.3704 yd³
25 ft³	0.9259 yd³
50 ft³	1.8519 yd³
100 ft³	3.7037 yd³
250 ft³	9.2593 yd³
500 ft³	18.5185 yd³
1000 ft³	37.037 yd³

Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards

Convert cubic feet to cubic yards (ft³ to yd³) with our instant calculator. 1 ft³ = 0.037037 yd³. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards (ft³ to yd³)

1 Cubic Foot (ft³) is equal to 0.037037 Cubic Yards (yd³). Divide the cubic foot value by 27

Quick Answer 1 ft³ = 0.037037 yd³

Formula yd³ = ft³ / 27

Inverse Factor 1 yd³ = 27 ft³

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m³). The liter (L) is equal to 1 cubic decimeter (0.001 m³).

About Cubic Feet (ft³): Cubic Foot (ft³) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is widely used in refrigerators & storage. Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 ft³ equals 28.316847 Liters (L).

About Cubic Yards (yd³): Cubic Yard (yd³) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is widely used in mulch, concrete & soil. Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 yd³ equals 764.554858 Liters (L).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet (yd³ to ft³) calculator (1 yd³ = 27 ft³).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (ft³ to yd³)

Convert 5 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards: Applying the formula (yd³ = ft³ / 27): starting with 5 ft³, divide the cubic foot value by 27 to get 0.1852 yd³.
Convert 10 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards: Applying the formula (yd³ = ft³ / 27): starting with 10 ft³, divide the cubic foot value by 27 to get 0.3704 yd³.
Convert 50 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards: Applying the formula (yd³ = ft³ / 27): starting with 50 ft³, divide the cubic foot value by 27 to get 1.8519 yd³.

Popular Volume & Capacity Conversions

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1 US gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches, or approx. 3.78541 liters.

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1 cubic yard is equal to exactly 27 cubic feet (3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft, or ~764.555 liters).

US Cup ⇄ Milliliter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting cubic feet to cubic yards.

How many cubic yards are in 1 cubic foot?

There are 0.037037 cubic yards (yd³) in 1 cubic foot (ft³). Conversely, 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.

How do you convert cubic feet to cubic yards?

To convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic yards (yd³), use the formula: yd³ = ft³ / 27. Divide the cubic foot value by 27. For example, 10 ft³ equals 0.3704 yd³.

How do I convert back from cubic yards to cubic feet?

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic yards (yd³) to cubic feet (ft³), use the inverse formula: ft³ = yd³ × 27. Multiply the cubic yard value by 27 (1 yd³ = 27 ft³).

What is the difference between cubic foot (ft³) and cubic yard (yd³)?

Both cubic foot and cubic yard measure volume & capacity. Cubic Foot (ft³) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is widely used in refrigerators & storage. Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 ft³ equals 28.316847 Liters (L). Cubic Yard (yd³) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is widely used in mulch, concrete & soil. Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 yd³ equals 764.554858 Liters (L).

How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are exactly 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard (3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 ft³). To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide by 27.