Cubic yard [yd3] to Cup [cup] Converter
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How to Convert Cubic yard to CupCup
1 yd3 = 3231.5875 cup
1 cup = 0.00030944543509962206 yd3
Example: convert 74 yd3 to cup:
74 yd3 = 74 x 3231.5875 = 239137.475 cup
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.
Cup
Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, primarily in the United States. Its volume varies slightly depending on the context.
History/origin: The cup's origin likely lies in the volume of drinking cups used in households. Its standardization has varied over time, leading to some ambiguity in its precise definition.
Current use: The cup is a very common unit in US recipes. It's often used for measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar, as well as liquids.
Cubic yard to Cup Conversion Table
Cubic yard [yd3] | Cup [cup] |
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0.01 yd3 | 32.315875 cup |
0.1 yd3 | 323.15875000000005 cup |
1 yd3 | 3231.5875 cup |
10 yd3 | 32315.875 cup |
50 yd3 | 161579.375 cup |
100 yd3 | 323158.75 cup |
1000 yd3 | 3231587.5 cup |
10000 yd3 | 32315875 cup |
Common pairs of Volume