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] |
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0.01 ft3 | 0.00037036982597562346 yd3 |
0.1 ft3 | 0.0037036982597562344 yd3 |
1 ft3 | 0.03703698259756234 yd3 |
10 ft3 | 0.3703698259756234 yd3 |
50 ft3 | 1.851849129878117 yd3 |
100 ft3 | 3.703698259756234 yd3 |
1000 ft3 | 37.03698259756234 yd3 |
10000 ft3 | 370.3698259756234 yd3 |
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