cubic yard calculator
Enter the size of your bed, slab or trench and get the volume in cubic yards, cubic feet and cubic metres, plus how many bags that is if you’re not buying in bulk.
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Quick answer: cubic yards = length (ft) × width (ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27. A 10 × 10 ft area 3 inches deep is 25 cubic feet, or about 0.93 cubic yards. One cubic yard covers about 108 square feet at 3 inches deep.
how far does a cubic yard go?
| depth | area one cubic yard covers | good for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 324 sq ft | top-dressing lawns |
| 2 in | 162 sq ft | refreshing mulch, decorative gravel |
| 3 in | 108 sq ft | new mulch beds, paths |
| 4 in | 81 sq ft | concrete slabs, gravel bases |
| 6 in | 54 sq ft | driveway base, raised beds |
cubic yard questions
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
27. A cubic yard is 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft. It’s also about 0.765 cubic metres.
How many bags of mulch make a cubic yard?
About 13.5 bags of 2 cubic feet, or 9 bags of 3 cubic feet. For more than a couple of yards, bulk delivery is usually cheaper.
How much does a cubic yard weigh?
It depends on the material. Mulch is roughly 400 to 800 lb, topsoil about 2,000 lb, gravel 2,800 to 3,000 lb and concrete about 4,000 lb. Check before loading a pickup.
Should I order extra?
Yes, around 5 to 10%. Material settles and compacts, and ground is rarely perfectly level.
Estimates only. Suppliers measure loads differently, so confirm quantities before you order. More tools: gravel calculator · square footage calculator.