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Cubic Yard Calculator

Enter length, width, and depth to get cubic yards and cubic meters for orders and trucks.

Reviewed by , Editorial review for field workflows and ordering assumptions.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Use inside dimensions of your excavation or pour forms.

What the math is doing

Volume = length × width × depth, displayed in cubic yards and meters.

Frequently asked questions

Truck capacity?

Compare to legal GVWR and volume bodies.

Compaction?

Bank vs loose volume differs for soils.

Odd shapes?

Break into rectangles.

Frozen ground?

Depth may change after thaw.