Convert Cubic feet to Cubic yards
Convert Cubic feet (ft³) to Cubic yards (yd³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
yd³ = ft³ × 0.03703703704
About Cubic feet
The cubic foot (ft³) = 0.028316846592 m³ (exact) - the primary US lumber volume unit for large structural timber; also underlies the cord (128 ft³) and board foot (1 bf = 1/12 ft³ nominal). US Forest Service sale contracts specify cruise volumes in Mbf or ft³. Export docs for EU/Asia convert to m³: 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³. 1 ft³ = 0.02832 m³ = 1,728 in³ ≈ 12 bf.
About Cubic yards
The cubic yard (yd³) = 27 ft³ = 0.764554857984 m³ (exact). Standard unit for bulk wood by-products in North America: landscaping bark mulch ~$25-70/yd³, wood chips for biomass boilers, timber crib-wall volumes. Typical residential mulch job: 5-15 yd³. Arborist chips ≈ 180-200 lb/yd³ fresh. 1 yd³ = 27 ft³ = 0.7646 m³ ≈ 324 bf.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Cubic yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.037037 yd³ |
| 2 ft³ | 0.0740741 yd³ |
| 5 ft³ | 0.185185 yd³ |
| 10 ft³ | 0.37037 yd³ |
| 25 ft³ | 0.925926 yd³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1.85185 yd³ |
| 100 ft³ | 3.7037 yd³ |