How to use the Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter
- Read the stated unit convention before entering a value.
- Enter the volume, choose its current unit and select the unit you want in the result. Swap units to reverse the calculation.
- Select Calculate. Review the result and its working; if you change an input, calculate again before copying or sharing.
Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards formula
The relationship follows the definitions of the selected volume units. Convert through cubic feet without rounding intermediate values.
Output = input × (cubic feet per source unit) ÷ (cubic feet per target unit)
What the terms mean
- Volume to convert
- A numeric input used by the displayed calculation.
Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards worked examples
Convert a measured volume to cubic yards
Convert 27 ft³ to cubic yards. Select cubic feet as the input unit.
- 1 ft³ = 0.037037 yd³
- 27 × 0.037037
Answer: 1 yd³.
Reverse the volume conversion
Convert 1 yd³ to cubic feet by swapping the input and output units.
- 1 yd³ = 27 ft³
- 1 × 27
Answer: 27 ft³.
Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Converter FAQs
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
Exactly 27 cubic feet.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and destination unit selectors, then calculate.
Measurement guide for Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
Choose cubic yards explicitly in the unit selector. Use the source unit printed on the measurement or specification; a cubic length unit is a volume, not a length.
Assumptions and limits
Cubic yards describe volume, not area or weight. Material density is needed for a tonnage estimate.
Check your result
Swap the input and output units using the unrounded value to check the conversion. Rounded displayed values can introduce a small return difference.