Volume
ft³toyd³
Convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic yards (yd³).
Factor1 ft³ = 0.03703704 yd³
Converter
ft³
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
yd³
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
yd³ = ft³ × 0.03703704
Multiply any value in cubic feet by 0.03703704 to obtain the value in cubic yards.
Worked example
Convert 100 ft³ to yd³.
- 01Start with 100 ft³.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.03703704 = 3.7037 yd³.
Result100 ft³ = 3.7037 yd³
Conversion table
| ft³ | yd³ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.037037 |
| 2 | 0.074074 |
| 5 | 0.18519 |
| 10 | 0.37037 |
| 20 | 0.74074 |
| 50 | 1.8519 |
| 100 | 3.7037 |
| 200 | 7.4074 |
| 500 | 18.519 |
| 1000 | 37.037 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ft³ to yd³?
1 ft³ equals 0.03703704 yd³. To convert, multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.03703704.
How do I convert 1 ft³ to yd³?
1 ft³ = 0.037037 yd³. For any value, multiply by 0.03703704.
How do I convert yd³ back to ft³?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 27. So 1 yd³ = 27 ft³.
When would I need to convert cubic foot to cubic yard?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).