Convert Cubic Meters to Cubic Yards
Convert Cubic Meters (m³) to Cubic Yards (yd³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
yd³ = m³ × 1.307950619
About Cubic Meters
A cubic meter (m³) is the SI derived unit of volume - the volume of a cube with sides of one meter - equal to 1,000 liters. It is the standard international unit for large fluid volumes, solid materials, and gas quantities. Concrete production and placement is measured in cubic meters; river discharge is reported in cubic meters per second (m³/s, or 'cumecs'); shipping container capacity is quoted in cubic meters; and natural gas is traded in standard cubic meters. An Olympic swimming pool holds 2,500 m³. One cubic meter of water has a mass of exactly 1,000 kg (one metric tonne).
About Cubic Yards
A cubic yard (yd³) = 27 ft³ ≈ 764.6 L. Standard unit for bulk construction materials in the US: concrete pours, mulch, topsoil, gravel, and fill dirt are ordered and delivered by the yard. A standard concrete mixer truck carries 8-10 yd³. Earth-moving and landfill capacity are measured in millions of cubic yards. One yd³ of concrete ≈4,000 lb. 1 yd³ = 27 ft³ ≈ 764.6 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Cubic Yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 1.30795 yd³ |
| 2 m³ | 2.6159 yd³ |
| 5 m³ | 6.53975 yd³ |
| 10 m³ | 13.0795 yd³ |
| 25 m³ | 32.6988 yd³ |
| 50 m³ | 65.3975 yd³ |
| 100 m³ | 130.795 yd³ |