Cubic Yard Calculator
Turn a length, width, and depth into cubic yards. Depth is in inches so material orders stay practical.
Use it when a supplier sells by the yard and you have length, width, and depth.
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How we calculated this
Cubic yards equal length times width times depth in feet, divided by 27. Depth is entered in inches and divided by 12.
What does this mean?
This space is about 0.93 cubic yards, or 25.0 cubic feet.
Your assumptions
Edit assumptions- Length
- 10.0 ft
- Width
- 10.0 ft
- Depth
- 3.00 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
Cubic feet are length times width times depth in feet.
Cubic yards are cubic feet divided by 27. No waste is added.
Yards
Cubic yards = length × width × (depth in inches ÷ 12) ÷ 27.
Example
- Measure the area in feet.
- Measure depth in inches.
- Add waste yourself if the material calls for it. Concrete and mulch tools have their own waste fields.
With the numbers filled in on this page, the estimate is 0.93 cubic yards.
What changes the result
Loose versus compacted
A yard of loose soil and a yard in the ground are not always the same order.
Depth units
Entering feet into the inch field will overstate the volume by 12 times.
Irregular piles
This is a box. A peaked pile needs a different shape.
Questions
What is a cubic yard?
A cube that is 3 feet on each side, or 27 cubic feet.
How do I get cubic feet instead?
Use the cubic feet calculator. It uses the same dimensions and leads with cubic feet.
Does this include waste?
No. Add a margin when you order.