Construction and Landscaping Calculators
Calculate the Material Your Project Needs
Estimate cubic yards, volume, coverage, quantities, and material cost for construction and landscaping projects. YardCalc turns length, width, and depth into the numbers you order with.
How the math works
- Length x width x depth40 cu ft
- Divide by 2740 / 27
- Cubic yards1.48 cu yd
Example: a 12 ft by 10 ft area at 4 inches deep.
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- Estimate material volumeFind cubic yards from length, width, and depth for any shape.
- Convert unitsSwitch between cubic feet and cubic yards instantly.
- Calculate project areaUse rectangle, circle, triangle, and other shape modes.
- Estimate material costAdd your own price per unit plus delivery and fees.
- Browse by materialSee the material topics YardCalc covers and what is coming.
Working tools
Calculators you can use right now
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- Cubic Yard CalculatorCalculate cubic yards for any project. Supports rectangles, circles, triangles, borders, and multiple sections, plus units, waste allowance, and optional material cost.Open tool
- Cubic Feet to Cubic YardsConvert cubic feet to cubic yards instantly. Divide cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards, with a worked example, a conversion table, and a quick calculator.Open tool
- Cubic Yards to Cubic FeetConvert cubic yards to cubic feet instantly. Multiply cubic yards by 27 to get cubic feet, with a worked example, a conversion table, and a quick calculator.Open tool
- Square Feet to Cubic YardsConvert square feet to cubic yards by adding a depth. Enter your area and thickness to get cubic yards instantly, with the formula, a worked example, and a full table.Open tool
- Cubic Inches to Cubic YardsConvert cubic inches to cubic yards by dividing by 46,656. Instant calculator, the exact formula, a worked example, and a full conversion table.Open tool
- Cubic Yards to Square FeetFind how much area a volume of material covers. Enter cubic yards and a depth to get the coverage in square feet, square yards, and square meters.Open tool
- Square Yards to Cubic YardsConvert square yards to cubic yards by adding a depth. Enter your area and thickness to get cubic yards, with the formula, a worked example, and a table.Open tool
- Cubic Yards to TonsConvert cubic yards to tons using a material density. Enter cubic yards and a density in pounds per cubic foot to get pounds, US short tons, and metric weight.Open tool
- Tons to Cubic YardsConvert tons to cubic yards using a material density. Enter US short tons and a density in pounds per cubic foot to get cubic yards, cubic feet, and cubic meters.Open tool
- Cubic Meters to Cubic YardsConvert cubic meters to cubic yards by multiplying by about 1.30795. Instant calculator, the exact factor, a worked example, and a full conversion table.Open tool
- Cubic Feet in a YardA cubic yard contains exactly 27 cubic feet. See why, with a 3 by 3 by 3 cube diagram, the formulas, worked examples, and a quick converter.Open tool
- What Is a Cubic Yard?A cubic yard is a volume equal to a cube 3 feet on each side, or 27 cubic feet. Learn its size, equivalents, what it measures, and how coverage changes with depth.Open tool
- How to Calculate Cubic YardsLearn how to calculate cubic yards for any shape. Step by step formulas for rectangles, circles, triangles, and borders, with worked examples and a waste allowance.Open tool
- Cubic Yards in a Dump TruckDump truck capacity depends on the bed size and the load. Measure your bed length, width, and side height to calculate the geometric volume in cubic yards.Open tool
- Cubic Yards in a TonThe cubic yards in a ton depend on the material density. Enter a density to calculate the volume, with the formula, worked examples, and a clear explanation.Open tool
- Mulch CalculatorCalculate how much mulch you need for beds, borders, circles, and multiple sections. Get cubic yards, cubic feet, bags, and an optional cost estimate from your own prices.Open tool
- Mulch Bag CalculatorFind how many bags of mulch you need from your area and depth, or from a known cubic-foot amount. Enter the bag volume to get exact and whole bag counts, plus optional cost.Open tool
- Bags of Mulch in a YardOne cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, so the bags in a yard depend on the bag volume. Look up bags per yard for common bag sizes, or calculate it for any bag volume.Open tool
- How Much Mulch Do I NeedLearn how to measure a bed, choose a depth, and turn it into cubic yards or bags. A step-by-step mulch planning guide with worked examples, tables, and a calculator.Open tool
- Mulch Depth GuideHow mulch depth changes coverage and volume, how to measure an existing layer, and how to calculate the mulch needed to reach a target depth. With a depth and coverage helper.Open tool
- Mulch Cost CalculatorEstimate mulch cost from your own prices. Size the project by area and depth, then apply a bulk price per yard or a bag price, plus delivery and fees, and compare totals.Open tool
- Bulk Mulch vs Bagged MulchCompare bulk and bagged mulch on cost, quantity, delivery, storage, and handling. A balanced decision guide with a neutral comparison table and a user-priced calculator.Open tool
- Gravel CalculatorCalculate gravel for a driveway, path, drainage, or landscaping project. Get cubic yards and cubic feet, estimate tons from a density you enter, and add your own cost.Open tool
- Topsoil CalculatorCalculate topsoil for lawns, gardens, raised beds, and grading. Get cubic yards and cubic feet, convert to bags by entering a bag size, and estimate cost from your own prices.Open tool
- Sand CalculatorCalculate how much sand you need for landscaping, leveling, paver bedding, sandboxes, or drainage. Get cubic yards, cubic feet, bags, weight, and an optional cost estimate from your own prices.Open tool
- Paver Sand CalculatorEstimate paver sand from your project area and the thickness your project specifies. Get cubic yards, cubic feet, bags, and an optional cost estimate from your own prices.Open tool
- Sandbox Sand CalculatorWork out how much sand a sandbox needs from its inside dimensions and your chosen fill depth. Get cubic feet, cubic yards, bags, and an optional cost estimate.Open tool
- Sand Bag CalculatorFind how many bags of sand you need from your area and depth, or from a known cubic-foot amount. Enter the bag volume to get exact and whole bag counts, plus optional cost.Open tool
- Sand Cost CalculatorEstimate sand cost from your own prices. Size the project by area and depth, then compare a bulk price per cubic yard against bagged pricing, with delivery and fixed fees.Open tool
- How Much Sand Do I NeedLearn how to measure an area, choose a depth, and turn it into cubic yards or bags of sand. A step-by-step sand planning guide with worked examples, tables, and a calculator.Open tool
- Asphalt CalculatorCalculate asphalt for any paving project. Get area, cubic yards, and cubic meters from geometry, plus tons from a density you enter and an optional cost estimate by ton or cubic yard.Open tool
- Asphalt Driveway CalculatorEstimate asphalt for a driveway from its sections and thickness. Get cubic yards, tons from a density you enter, and an optional cost estimate from your own prices.Open tool
- Asphalt Tons CalculatorEstimate asphalt weight in US short tons from project dimensions or a known volume, using the density of your mix. Get pounds, tons, and metric tonnes.Open tool
- Asphalt Cost CalculatorEstimate asphalt cost from your own prices. Size the project by area and thickness, then price it by the ton using a density, or by the cubic yard, with delivery and fixed fees.Open tool
- Asphalt Thickness CalculatorCalculate the geometric asphalt layer thickness from an area and a volume or tonnage, or find the volume from a thickness. A mathematical tool, not a specification.Open tool
- How Much Asphalt Do I NeedLearn how to measure a paved area, choose a thickness, and convert it into cubic yards and tons of asphalt using a density. A step-by-step planning guide with examples and tables.Open tool
- Concrete CalculatorCalculate concrete for slabs, pads, and multi-section projects. Get cubic yards and cubic feet from your measurements, plus bag counts from your bag yield and a cost estimate from your own prices.Open tool
- Concrete Slab CalculatorCalculate concrete for a slab in cubic yards, cubic feet, or bags. Supports rectangular, square, circular, and multi-section slabs, with optional allowance and your own pricing.Open tool
- Concrete Bag CalculatorWork out how many bags of concrete you need from an area and thickness, a known cubic-foot figure, or a known cubic-yard figure, using the yield printed on your bag.Open tool
- Concrete Cost CalculatorEstimate concrete cost from your own prices. Price a pour as delivered ready-mix, as bags, or compare the two, with delivery and fixed fees shown separately from material.Open tool
- Concrete Footing CalculatorCalculate concrete for continuous, square, or circular footings. Enter the dimensions and how many you are pouring to get cubic feet, cubic yards, bags, and an optional cost.Open tool
- Post Hole Concrete CalculatorCalculate concrete for fence and deck post holes. Enter the hole diameter, depth, and count, optionally subtract the post, and get cubic feet, cubic yards, and bags.Open tool
- Sonotube CalculatorCalculate concrete for round form tubes. Enter the inside diameter, the filled height, and how many tubes you are pouring to get cubic feet, cubic yards, and bags.Open tool
- Concrete Driveway CalculatorEstimate concrete for a driveway by measuring each section. Get cubic yards and cubic feet for the main run, apron, and parking pad, with an optional cost from your own prices.Open tool
- Concrete Patio CalculatorCalculate concrete for a patio in cubic yards or bags. Handles rectangular, square, circular, and multi-section patios, with an optional allowance and your own pricing.Open tool
- Ready Mix Concrete CalculatorSize a ready-mix concrete order in cubic yards and estimate the delivered cost from your own quoted price per cubic yard, with delivery and fixed fees shown separately.Open tool
- Yard of Concrete CostWhat a yard of concrete costs depends on your supplier, mix, quantity, and fees. Use your own quoted price to work out the material subtotal, fees, and delivered total.Open tool
- How Much Concrete Do I Need?A step-by-step guide to working out how much concrete a project needs: measure the area, apply the thickness, convert to cubic yards or bags, and confirm the order.Open tool
Understand cubic yards
What does one cubic yard represent?
A cubic yard measures volume, not area. It is the space inside a cube that is 3 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet high.
- 27
- Cubic feet
- 46,656
- Cubic inches
- about 0.7646
- Cubic meters
Area covers length and width only. Volume adds depth, which is why a project always needs a thickness before you can order by the yard.
Materials
Browse calculators by material
YardCalc is growing into a complete library of construction and landscaping calculators, organized by the material you are working with.
- Cubic Yard and Conversions15 tools available
Convert between cubic feet, cubic yards, and project dimensions, and estimate volume for any fill.
- Concrete12 tools available
Estimate concrete for slabs, footings, post holes, and form tubes in cubic yards, bags, or cost.
- Gravel and Stone1 tool available
Plan gravel, crushed stone, and decorative rock by volume and weight for driveways and paths.
- Mulch7 tools available
Calculate mulch volume, bags, and cost for beds and borders, with depth and purchasing guides.
- Soil and Dirt1 tool available
Estimate topsoil, fill dirt, and compost for gardens, lawns, and grading projects.
- Sand6 tools available
Estimate sand volume, bags, weight, and cost for leveling, paver bedding, sandboxes, and drainage.
- Asphalt6 tools available
Estimate asphalt volume, tons, thickness, and cost for driveways and paving by area and thickness.
- Construction MaterialsComing soon
General material and ordering tools for everyday construction estimating.
How YardCalc works
From measurements to a confident order
Four simple steps turn a project into a material quantity.
- 1
Measure the area
Take the length and width, or pick a shape and enter its dimensions.
- 2
Add depth
Set how deep or thick the material needs to be.
- 3
Calculate volume
YardCalc finds cubic feet and divides by 27 for cubic yards.
- 4
Review and confirm
Check the breakdown, add waste if needed, then confirm with your supplier.
Common project types
Know what to measure for your project
Most jobs come down to an area and a depth. Here is what each one usually needs.
Concrete slab
Measure: Length, width, thickness
Result: Cubic yards to order
Gravel driveway
Measure: Length, width, depth
Result: Cubic yards or tons
Mulch bed
Measure: Bed area and depth
Result: Cubic yards or bags
Raised garden bed
Measure: Inside dimensions and fill depth
Result: Cubic yards of soil
Drainage trench
Measure: Length, width, depth
Result: Cubic yards of gravel
Paver base
Measure: Area and base thickness
Result: Cubic yards of sand or stone
Backfill
Measure: Space to fill as simple shapes
Result: Cubic yards of fill
Excavation
Measure: Dig dimensions
Result: Cubic yards removed
Calculation methodology
Numbers you can check
YardCalc keeps exact unit conversions separate from variable material estimates, and asks you to confirm final quantities with your supplier.
Visible formulas and steps
Every tool shows its formula, a worked example, and a full breakdown.
Generated reference tables
Coverage and conversion tables come straight from the calculation engine.
Sourced material data
Densities and bag yields are reviewed and sourced before they appear.
Frequently asked questions
- What does YardCalc calculate?
- YardCalc estimates material volume in cubic feet and cubic yards from your project dimensions, converts between common volume units, and is growing to cover weight, bags, and project costs for construction and landscaping materials.
- How do I calculate cubic yards?
- Multiply length by width by depth with every measurement in feet to get cubic feet, then divide cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards. The cubic yard calculator does this for you.
- How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
- There are exactly 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard, because a cubic yard is a 3 foot by 3 foot by 3 foot cube.
- Can YardCalc estimate material weight?
- Weight depends on the density of the specific material. YardCalc shows weight only once a material density has been reviewed and sourced, so it is not available for every material yet.
- Are material estimates exact?
- Unit conversions are exact. Material estimates are planning figures, because real quantities are affected by site conditions, compaction, and product variation. Confirm the final amount with your supplier.
- Should I add extra material for waste?
- Usually yes. A waste allowance covers spillage, compaction, and small measurement errors. The right percentage depends on the material and the project, so the cubic yard calculator lets you set your own.
- Can I use the calculators on a phone?
- Yes. Every calculator is mobile friendly, with large inputs and results that update as you type.
- Does YardCalc support US customary units?
- Yes. YardCalc is built for the United States and uses feet, inches, cubic feet, cubic yards, and US short tons.
Start with your project measurements
Enter a length, width, and depth, and YardCalc handles the rest, from cubic yards to optional cost.