Welcome to Our Cubic Yard Calculator Page

Here, you'll find all the information you need to accurately measure materials by cubic yard for your landscaping projects. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional landscaper, understanding how to calculate by cubic yard is essential for accurate ordering and project planning.

How to Calculate Cubic Yards Using Feet/Inches

Calculate cubic yards volume for landscape material, mulch, fill, gravel, cement, or containers.

  1. Enter Dimensions:

    • In US units (inches or feet) or metric units (centimeters or meters) to calculate the cubic yards, cubic feet, and cubic meters.

  2. Calculate Cost:

    • Also calculate the cost of materials when you enter the price per cubic foot, price per cubic yard, or price per cubic meter.

  3. Enter Measurements:

    • Enter measurements in US units or metric units.

    • Calculate volume from your measurements in inches (in), feet (ft), yards (yd), centimeters (cm), or meters (m).

  4. Decimal Values:

    • You can also enter decimal values. For example, if you have one measurement that is 7'3", you can enter that as 7.25 feet (3"/12" = 0.25 ft).

    • If you have a measurement of 245 cm, you can also enter that as 2.45 meters.

Measuring and Calculating Cubic Yards

  1. Measure:

    • Measure your area in feet.

    • Determine the depth of your material (e.g., mulch) that you will put on this area, generally using depth in inches.

  2. Convert to Feet:

    • If you measured in feet only, skip to "Calculate".

    • If you measured in feet & inches, divide inches by 12 and add that to your feet measure to get total feet.

    • If you measured in inches only, divide inches by 12, and that is your measurement in feet.

  3. Calculate Cubic Yards:

    • Calculate Your Area.

    • Calculate Your Volume: Multiply the area by the depth to get volume in cubic feet.

    • Calculate Your Cubic Yards: Divide cubic feet by 27 to convert to cubic yards. This is your answer.

    Where:

    • ft2=square foot\text{ft}^2 = \text{square foot}

    • ft3=cubic foot\text{ft}^3 = \text{cubic foot}

    • yd3=cubic yard\text{yd}^3 = \text{cubic yard}

 

Cubic Yards Formulas and Area Calculations

Square Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a square area using measurements in feet: 

  • Area ft2 = Side Length x Side Length = (Side Length)2
  • Volume ft3 = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards yd3 = Volume ft3 / 27

Rectangle Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a rectangle area using measurements in feet:

  • Area ft2 = Length x Width
  • Volume ft3 = Depth x Area
  • \Volume in Cubic Yards yd3 = Volume ft3 / 27

Rectangle Border Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a rectangle border area Using measurements in feet:

  • Inner Area (ft2) = Length x Width
  • Total Area (ft2) = (Length + (2 x Border Width)) x (Width + (2 x Border Width))
  • Area (ft2) = Total Area - Inner Area
  • Volume (ft3) = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards (yd3) = Volume (ft3) / 27

Circle Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a circle area using measurements in feet: 

  • Area (ft2) = Pi x (Diameter/2)2
  • Volume (ft3) = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards (yd3) = Volume (ft3) / 27
  • Pi = 3.14

Circle Border Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a circle border area using measurements in feet:

  • Outer Diameter = Inner Diameter + (2 x Border Width)
  • Outer Area (ft2)
    = Pi x (Outer Diameter/2)2
  • Inner Area (ft2)
    = Pi x (Inner Diameter/2)2
  • Area (ft2) = Outer Area - Inner Area
  • Volume (ft3) = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards (yd3) = Volume (ft3) / 27
  • Pi = 3.14
  • Obviously, the Circle Border and Annulus are the same, just measured differently

Annulus Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in an annulus area using measurements in feet:

  • Outer Area (ft2)
    = Pi x (Outer Diameter/2)
  • Inner Area (ft2)
    = Pi x (Inner Diameter/2)2
  • Area (ft2) = Outer Area - Inner Area
  • Volume (ft3) = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards (yd3) = Volume (ft3) / 27
  • Pi = 3.14
  • Obviously, the Circle Border and Annulus are the same, just measured differently.

Trapezoid Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a trapezoid area using measurements in feet:

  • Area (ft2) = ((a + b) / 2 )h
  • Volume (ft3) = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards (yd3) = Volume (ft3) / 27

Triangle Area

Calculate cubic yards using depth in a triangle area using measurements in feet:

  • Area (ft2) = (1/4) x square root[ (a+b+c) x (b+c-a) x (c+a-b) x (a+b-c) ]
  • Volume (ft3) = Depth x Area
  • Volume in Cubic Yards (yd3) = Volume (ft3) / 27

What is a Cubic Yard?

A cubic yard is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in landscaping and construction. It represents a cube that is one yard on each side, equivalent to 27 cubic feet. When ordering materials like mulch, gravel, or soil, knowing how to calculate by cubic yard ensures you get the right amount for your project.

How to Calculate by Cubic Yard

To calculate by cubic yard, you need to multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you're filling with material. For irregular shapes, break the area into smaller, regular shapes to simplify calculations. Use our cubic yard calculator tool or consult with our experts for accurate measurements.

Why Use Cubic Yard Measurements?

Measuring by cubic yard allows for easy comparison and ordering of materials, ensuring you don't overpay for excess or run out mid-project. It also helps in estimating transportation and storage needs, making your landscaping projects more efficient and cost-effective.