Bulk materials are sold by the cubic yard. Enter length, width and depth to convert any area into the number you will give the yard.
How it works
Multiply length × width in feet by depth in inches, divide by 12 for cubic feet, then divide by 27. One cubic yard is a box 3 feet on each side.
Before you order
- A cubic yard covers about 108 square feet at 3 inches deep and 81 square feet at 4 inches.
- Measure odd shapes as several rectangles and add the results.
- Check delivery minimums, since many yards charge the same fee for one yard or five.
Common questions
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
27, because a yard is 3 feet and 3 × 3 × 3 is 27.
What area does one cubic yard cover?
About 324 square feet at 1 inch deep, 162 at 2 inches and 108 at 3 inches.