Convert cubic foot to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard
1 ft^3 = 0.0370370370467256 yd^3
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to yd^3:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 0.0370370370467256 yd^3 = 0.555555555700883 yd^3
Cubic Foot to Cubic Yard Conversion Table
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Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.