Cubic Yard Calculator: Calculate Dirt, Mulch & Concrete
Calculate the volume of any area in cubic yards for dirt, mulch, or concrete.
What is a Cubic Yard?
A cubic yard is a unit of volume commonly used in construction and landscaping. It is equal to the volume of a cube with sides of 1 yard (3 feet) in length. Most bulk materials like soil, mulch, and gravel are sold by the cubic yard.
How to Calculate Cubic Yards
- Measure the Length and Width of your area in feet.
- Measure the Depth of the material in inches.
- Convert the depth to feet (divide inches by 12).
- Multiply Length × Width × Depth (in feet) to get Cubic Feet.
- Divide the Cubic Feet by 27 to get Cubic Yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard (3ft × 3ft × 3ft = 27 cu ft).
How much does a cubic yard cover?
At 3 inches deep, 1 cubic yard covers approximately 108 square feet. At 1 inch deep, it covers 324 square feet.