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Cubic Yard Calculator

Convert length, width, and depth into cubic yards for ordering concrete, gravel, mulch, topsoil, or fill — plus cubic feet, cubic metres, and dump-truck loads.

Formula and figures last reviewed by the Cosyslabs team · how we verify

Inputs

Result

Cubic yards
1.23 yd³
Cubic feet
33.3 ft³
Cubic metres
0.94 m³
Dump-truck loads (12 yd³)
1
Depth used
0.33 ft

Waste default: 0% — This is a pure volume conversion — add the waste factor your specific material calls for.

Estimates only. Verify with a licensed contractor or supplier before purchasing. Rough Estimator! is not responsible for shortages, overages, or material variances. See our methodology for formulas and sources.

Formula

yd³ = (L ft × W ft × D ft) ÷ 27   ·   depth in inches ÷ 12 = depth in feet

References

  1. NIST — Units of volume and capacity
  2. NRMCA — Concrete in Practice: ordering concrete

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Frequently asked questions

Multiply length by width by depth in feet, then divide by 27. A 10 × 10 ft area at 4 inches deep is 10 × 10 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 1.23 cubic yards.
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