Cubic Yard Calculator

Calculate cubic yards (and cubic metres) of material needed from length, width and depth — ideal for concrete, soil and aggregate.

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How to Use This Calculator

How to Use

  1. Choose metric or imperial units.
  2. Enter the length and width of the area.
  3. Enter the depth — in inches for imperial, centimetres for metric.
  4. Set the number of identical areas if you have more than one.

Tips

  • Concrete, soil, gravel and mulch are usually sold by the cubic yard or cubic metre.
  • There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.
  • Order a little extra (5–10%) to allow for settling and spillage.

Common Questions

How do I calculate cubic yards?

Multiply length × width × depth (all in feet) to get cubic feet, then divide by 27. This calculator does it for you and also converts depth from inches.

How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard (3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft).

How much is a cubic yard of concrete?

A cubic yard of concrete covers 81 square feet at 4 inches deep, or 108 square feet at 3 inches deep.

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