Cubic Yard Calculator

Calculate cubic yards for landscaping, concrete, mulch, gravel, and more. Convert between cubic measurements and estimate material weight.

Dimensions

Enter the area dimensions

Length/Width Unit

Length

Width

Depth Unit

Depth

Material (for weight estimate)

Results

Enter dimensions to calculate cubic yards

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard (3 feet × 3 feet × 3 feet = 27 cubic feet).

Weight varies by material: mulch weighs about 400-800 lbs, topsoil 2,000-2,700 lbs, gravel 2,800-3,000 lbs, and concrete 4,000+ lbs per cubic yard.

Break the area into rectangles, calculate each separately, and add them together. For circles, use the formula: radius × radius × 3.14159 × depth.

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