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Cubic Yard Calculator
Convert rectangular or round project dimensions into cubic feet, cubic yards, and cubic meters with quantity and allowance.
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CUBIC YARD BENCHRECTANGLE / ROUND / VOLUME CONVERSION
SHAPEENTER THE FINISHED PROJECT DIMENSIONS
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. Use the extra percentage for compaction, uneven grades, or ordering allowance.
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HOW IT WORKSGEOMETRIC VOLUME ÷ 27
READYChoose a shape and enter its dimensions.
LOCAL TOOL: Measurements stay in your browser. Material suppliers may recommend different ordering allowances based on compaction and product type.
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Cubic yards are a volume measurement used for bulk material orders.
Landscape soil, mulch, gravel, concrete, sand, and fill are commonly sold by the cubic yard. Find the volume in cubic feet first, then divide by 27 because 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft equals one cubic yard.