Basic formula
Length × width × depth gives volume. The calculator converts inch depth to feet and cubic feet to cubic yards.
Free contractor tool
Cubic Yard Calculator
Turn length, width and depth into cubic yards instantly for gravel, soil, concrete, mulch and other bulk materials.
Cubic feet + yardsDepth presetsAllowance + cost
Enter the volume
Use feet for length and width, then enter the material depth in inches.
Optional cost
For irregular areas, break the project into sections and total the cubic yards. Supplier minimums and delivery charges are separate.
27 cubic feet
One cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet.
Allow for field conditions
Compaction, uneven subgrade and excavation tolerances can change the amount actually ordered.