Convert Cubic yards to Cubic metres
Convert Cubic yards (yd³) to Cubic metres (m³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³ = yd³ × 0.764554858
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.
About Cubic metres
The cubic metre (m³) is the SI unit for all international timber trade and FAO forest statistics. Global roundwood production > 4 billion m³/year (2022); sawnwood ≈ 500 million m³/year. European C24 structural timber priced in EUR/m³; CLT mass-timber buildings use 500-2,000 m³ of panels. FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody tracks certified fibre in m³. 1 m³ = 1 stere = 35.315 ft³ ≈ 423.8 bf.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic yards (yd³) | Cubic metres (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 0.764555 m³ |
| 2 yd³ | 1.52911 m³ |
| 5 yd³ | 3.82277 m³ |
| 10 yd³ | 7.64555 m³ |
| 25 yd³ | 19.1139 m³ |
| 50 yd³ | 38.2277 m³ |
| 100 yd³ | 76.4555 m³ |