Cubic yards to cubic feet converter

How to convert cubic yards and cubic feet

A cubic yard is a cube 3 feet on each side, so it holds 27 cubic feet, or about 0.7646 cubic meters. A cubic meter is about 1.308 cubic yards.

Horse examples

Arena footing, sand, bedding and soil are often sold by the cubic yard. Bagged shavings and pellets are sold by the cubic foot or by weight, so you need to convert to compare prices. To find the volume of an arena, multiply length by width by depth, and convert to cubic yards. A 60 by 120 foot arena at one inch deep needs about 22 cubic yards before you allow for compaction.

From volume to weight

Dry sand weighs about 1.3 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, which is why the arena sand calculator shows both. Use the bedding amount calculator to estimate bags or bales for a stall.

Where these numbers come from

Standard conversion factors based on international definitions (the international foot, avoirdupois pound and U.S. gallon). Horse figures are typical ranges from veterinary and extension guidance, and they vary by horse. See how we calculate and the disclaimer.