What is a Cubic Yard?


A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to a cube that is 3 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet high. It contains 27 cubic feet and is commonly used in landscaping to measure materials like soil, mulch, and gravel.

Bags per Cubic Yard

Bag Size (cu ft)Bags per yd³
0.554
0.7536
1.027
1.518
2.013.5
3.09

Cubic Yards Calculator

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