Cubic Yard Calculator

Cubic Yard Calculator

Calculate cubic yards from dimensions or convert between common volume units.

Last updated: June 2026 | By Patchworkr Team

One cubic yard equals exactly 27 cubic feet and about 764.554857984 liters.
Live Results
Cubic Yards
6
Cubic Feet
162
Cubic Inches
279936
Cubic Meters
4.58732915
Liters
4587.3291479
US Gallons
1211.84415885

Formulas

Dimensions: V = L x W x H

Conversions: 1 yd^3 = 27 ft^3 = 46,656 in^3 = 0.764554857984 m^3 = 764.554857984 L

Worked Example

Example: 12 ft x 12 ft x 4 in
Convert depth: 4 in = 0.33333333 ft
Volume: 12 x 12 x 0.33333333 = 48 ft^3
Equivalent: about 1.77777778 yd^3

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