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Cubic Yards Calculator

Calculator Settings

Rectangle Area Calculator
Enter length, width, and depth measurements to calculate volume

📐 Mathematical Formula:

Area = Length × Width
Volume = Area × Depth
Cubic Yards = Volume ÷ 27

💰 Cost Estimation (Optional)

📊 Calculation Results

📏 Total Area: -
📦 Volume (Cubic Feet): -
🏗️ Volume (Cubic Yards): -
🌍 Volume (Cubic Meters): -

📋 How to Use

🎯 Step 1: Choose Shape

Select the geometric shape that matches your project area from the dropdown menu.

📐 Step 2: Set Units

Choose your preferred measurement units (feet, inches, yards, meters, or centimeters).

📝 Step 3: Enter Measurements

Input all required dimensions accurately. Use decimal values for precise calculations.

🧮 Step 4: Calculate

Click the calculate button to get instant results in multiple units.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Always measure twice for accuracy
  • Add 10% extra for waste and spillage
  • Consider material compaction factors
  • Round up to the nearest half yard for ordering
  • Check supplier minimum order quantities

📏 Common Applications

  • Concrete pouring and foundations
  • Mulch and topsoil coverage
  • Gravel driveways and pathways
  • Sand for construction projects
  • Excavation and fill calculations

Cubic Yards Calculator – Volume, Cost & Conversion Tool

Are you working on a construction, landscaping, or DIY project and need to figure out how much material you need in cubic yards? Whether you’re laying mulch, pouring concrete, or filling a garden bed, our Cubic Yards Calculator makes it fast and simple to calculate volume, cost, and conversions—for any shape or unit.

What Is a Cubic Yard?

A cubic yard (yd³) is a unit of volume equal to a cube with sides of 3 feet (1 yard). That means:

1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet = 764.555 liters

Cubic yards are most often used in construction and landscaping to measure materials such as gravel, soil, sand, mulch, concrete, and fill dirt.

How to Use the Cubic Yards Calculator

Our calculator supports multiple 3D shapes to handle any volume situation:

How to Use the Cubic Yards Calculator

Supported Shapes:

  • Rectangle / Box

  • Cylinder

  • Circle (area with depth)

  • Triangle

  • Annulus (ring shape)

Steps:

  1. Select a shape.

  2. Enter your dimensions (length, width, depth, radius, etc.).

  3. Choose units (feet, inches, yards, meters, or centimeters).

  4. Optionally enter cost per cubic yard to get a total estimate.

  5. Click “Calculate”.

Cubic Yard Volume Formulas by Shape

ShapeFormula Used
RectangleLength × Width × Depth ÷ 27
Cylinderπ × Radius² × Depth ÷ 27
Triangle0.5 × Base × Height × Depth ÷ 27
Circleπ × Radius² × Depth ÷ 27
Annulusπ × (R² - r²) × Depth ÷ 27

Unit Conversions: ft³, m³, and yd³

Convert FromTo Cubic YardsFormula
Cubic FeetCubic YardsDivide by 27
Cubic MetersCubic YardsMultiply by 1.30795
InchesCubic YardsConvert inches to feet → then ÷ 27

Cost Estimation with Cubic Yards

Simply input your price per cubic yard and the calculator will give you:

  • Total material needed in yd³

  • Estimated cost

Example:
You need 5 yd³ of mulch at $30/yd³:
5 × 30 = $150 total cost

Real-Life Use Cases

Construction:

  • Concrete slab filling

  • Dirt removal

  • Cement volume estimation

Landscaping:

  • Mulch for garden beds

  • Gravel for driveways

  • Topsoil for lawns

Home Projects:

  • Sand in play areas

  • Raised bed filling

  • Rock or stone delivery estimates

FAQ's

Multiply the area by the depth (in feet), then divide by 27. Formula: (Length × Width × Depth) ÷ 27

It depends on the truck: Truck Type Capacity (Approx.) Pickup Truck Bed 1–2 cubic yards Dump Truck (Small) 5–6 cubic yards Dump Truck (Large) 10–14 cubic yards

You can calculate cubic yards by: Step 1: Measure in feet Step 2: Multiply (L × W × H) Step 3: Divide the result by 27

Yes! The calculator accepts meters and centimeters and converts them to cubic yards automatically.

This varies by material: Material Weight (approx.) Gravel 2,800 lbs/yd³ Soil 2,200 lbs/yd³ Mulch 600–1,000 lbs/yd³ Concrete 4,000 lbs/yd³