Cubic yard
Cubic yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume measurement in the imperial system and the US customary system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet, 36 inches, 0.9144 meters) in length. The cubic yard is commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring large quantities of materials such as concrete, gravel, sand, mulch, and other bulk materials.
Conversion[edit | edit source]
One cubic yard is equivalent to:
- 27 cubic feet
- 46,656 cubic inches
- 0.764554857984 cubic meters
Applications[edit | edit source]
Cubic yards are often used in various industries, including:
- Construction: For measuring materials like concrete, sand, and gravel.
- Landscaping: For measuring mulch, soil, and compost.
- Waste management: For measuring the volume of waste in dumpsters and landfills.
Calculation[edit | edit source]
To calculate the volume in cubic yards, you can use the formula: \[ \text{Volume (cubic yards)} = \frac{\text{Length (feet)} \times \text{Width (feet)} \times \text{Height (feet)}}{27} \]
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