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Volume converter
Convert volume between cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, gallons, and liters for concrete, tanks, and trenches.
Quick answer
1 cu yd = 0.764555 m3. 1 cu ft = 7.48052 gal (US).
Common volume conversions
| Unit | cu yd | m3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cu ft | 0.037037 | 0.0283168 |
| 1 cu yd | 1 | 0.764555 |
| 1 m3 | 1.30795 | 1 |
| 1 gal (US) | 0.00495113 | 0.00378541 |
| 1 L | 0.00130795 | 0.001 |
About this converter
Convert volume between cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, gallons, and liters for concrete, tanks, and trenches. It runs in your browser and works offline, so you can convert on the truck or in the field with no signal.
Common on Concrete and Plumbing work.
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Volume conversion FAQ
How do you convert cu yd to m3?
Multiply by 0.764555: 1 cu yd = 0.764555 m3. To convert back, 1 m3 = 1.30795 cu yd.
How do you convert cu ft to gal (US)?
Multiply by 7.48052: 1 cu ft = 7.48052 gal (US). To convert back, 1 gal (US) = 0.133681 cu ft.