Cubic Yard Calculator
Calculate the volume of bulk materials in cubic yards.
Cubic Yard Calculator
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Determine Your Material Needs
When ordering bulk landscaping or construction materials like concrete, topsoil, mulch, or gravel, suppliers will almost always quote prices and deliveries in Cubic Yards (often just called "yards").
The math gets tricky when your measurements are mixed. For example, your driveway might be measured in feet, but the thickness is measured in inches. Our Cubic Yard Calculator handles all the unit conversions automatically so you don't make a costly ordering mistake.
How to use the calculator:
- Length & Width: Measure the main dimensions of your project space. Select your preferred unit (Feet, Inches, Yards, or Meters).
- Depth / Thickness: Measure how deep you need the material to be. For concrete slabs, this is usually 4 to 6 inches. For garden mulch, it's usually 2 to 3 inches.
The calculator will instantly output your total volume. Pro Tip: Always order about 10% more than your calculated volume to account for uneven subgrades, spillage, and compaction!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cubic Yard?
A cubic yard is a measure of volume. Visually, imagine a cube that is exactly 3 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet tall. It is the standard measurement unit used in construction and landscaping for bulk materials like dirt, mulch, gravel, and concrete.
How many Cubic Feet are in a Cubic Yard?
There are exactly 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard. (3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet = 27 cubic feet).
How do you calculate Cubic Yards?
To calculate cubic yards yourself, measure your length, width, and depth in feet. Multiply them together to get the volume in cubic feet (L x W x D). Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it into cubic yards.
How many bags of concrete make a Cubic Yard?
It depends on the bag size. It takes exactly 45 bags of 80lb concrete to make one cubic yard. If you are using 60lb bags, you will need 60 bags to make one cubic yard.