Cubic Feet Calculator
Calculate cubic feet from length, width, and a depth in inches. The yard equivalent is shown beside it.
Use it when the product is sold in cubic feet and the depth you have is in inches.
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How we calculated this
Cubic feet equal length times width times depth in feet. Depth is entered in inches and divided by 12. Divide by 27 if you need cubic yards.
What does this mean?
This space is about 16.0 cubic feet.
Your assumptions
Edit assumptions- Length
- 8.0 ft
- Width
- 4.0 ft
- Depth
- 6.00 in
This calculator provides an estimate for planning. Material yield, waste, prices, and local requirements may vary.
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How the estimate is calculated
Multiply length and width in feet by depth converted to feet.
Divide by 27 when you need yards. This page leads with cubic feet because that is the search.
Cubic feet
Cubic feet = length × width × (depth in inches ÷ 12).
Example
- Use feet for length and width.
- Use inches for depth.
- Switch to the cubic yard calculator if the supplier sells by the yard.
With the numbers filled in on this page, the estimate is 16.00 cubic feet.
What changes the result
Unit mix-ups
Length and width are feet. Depth is inches.
Bags
Many bags are labeled in cubic feet. Divide your total by the bag size and round up.
Shape
Only rectangular volumes are covered.
Questions
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
27.
Why is depth in inches?
Material depths such as mulch and gravel are usually talked about in inches.
Can I enter a depth in feet?
Convert it. One foot of depth is 12 inches.