Cubic foot [ft3] to Cubic yard [yd3] Converter

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How to Convert Cubic foot to Cubic yardCubic yard

1 ft3 = 0.03703698259756234 yd3
1 yd3 = 27.000039686435386 ft3

Example: convert 41 ft3 to yd3:
41 ft3 = 41 x 0.03703698259756234 = 1.518516286500056 yd3

Cubic foot

Definition: A cubic foot (symbol: ft3) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is the volume of a cube with sides one foot (0.3048 meters) in length.

History/origin: The cubic foot is derived from the foot, a unit of length that has been used for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, with various cultures using different foot lengths. The standardization of the foot, and consequently the cubic foot, occurred over time as measurement systems evolved.

Current use: Cubic feet are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring volumes of various materials, particularly in construction, shipping, and heating/cooling calculations. It is often used for quantifying the volume of spaces, such as rooms or storage containers, and for measuring the amount of gas or liquid being transported.

Cubic yard

Definition: A cubic yard (symbol: yd3) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is the volume of a cube with sides one yard (0.9144 meters) in length.

History/origin: The cubic yard is derived from the yard, a unit of length that has historical roots in both England and other European countries. It was traditionally used for measuring cloth and land. The cubic yard evolved as a measure of volume based on this linear unit.

Current use: Cubic yards are primarily used in construction, landscaping, and excavation to measure large volumes of materials such as concrete, gravel, soil, and sand. It's commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that utilize the Imperial or US customary systems.

Cubic foot to Cubic yard Conversion Table

Cubic foot [ft3]Cubic yard [yd3]
0.01 ft30.00037036982597562346 yd3
0.1 ft30.0037036982597562344 yd3
1 ft30.03703698259756234 yd3
10 ft30.3703698259756234 yd3
50 ft31.851849129878117 yd3
100 ft33.703698259756234 yd3
1000 ft337.03698259756234 yd3
10000 ft3370.3698259756234 yd3

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