Online calculator to convert cubic yards to cubic meters (yd3 to m3) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Volume units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between cubic yards and cubic meters.
What is a cubic yard (yd3)?
A cubic yard is a unit of volume in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for cubic yard is yd3. There are 1.30795062 cubic yards in a cubic meter.
What is a cubic meter (m3)?
A cubic meter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for cubic meter is m3. There are 0.764554858 cubic meters in a cubic yard. The International spelling for this unit is cubic metre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from yd3 to m3 is:
m3 = yd3 x 0.764554858
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from cubic yards to cubic meters (yd3 to m3).
Cubic Yards to Cubic Meter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 9 cubic yards to cubic meters (show work) Formula: yd3 x 0.764554858 = m3 Calculations: 9 yd3 x 0.764554858 = 6.88099372 m3 Result: 9 yd3 is equal to 6.88099372 m3
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from yd3 to m3.
Cubic Yards to Cubic Meters Conversion Chart
| cubic yards (yd3) | cubic meters (m3) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd3 | 0.76455486 m3 |
| 2 yd3 | 1.52910972 m3 |
| 3 yd3 | 2.29366457 m3 |
| 4 yd3 | 3.05821943 m3 |
| 5 yd3 | 3.82277429 m3 |
| 6 yd3 | 4.58732915 m3 |
| 7 yd3 | 5.35188401 m3 |
| 8 yd3 | 6.11643886 m3 |
| 9 yd3 | 6.88099372 m3 |
| 10 yd3 | 7.64554858 m3 |
| 20 yd3 | 15.29109716 m3 |
| 30 yd3 | 22.93664574 m3 |
| 40 yd3 | 30.58219432 m3 |
| 50 yd3 | 38.2277429 m3 |
| 75 yd3 | 57.34161435 m3 |
| 100 yd3 | 76.4554858 m3 |
| 250 yd3 | 191.1387145 m3 |
| 500 yd3 | 382.277429 m3 |
| 750 yd3 | 573.4161435 m3 |
| 1,000 yd3 | 764.554858 m3 |
| 2,500 yd3 | 1,911.387145 m3 |
| 5,000 yd3 | 3,822.77429 m3 |
| 7,500 yd3 | 5,734.161435 m3 |
| 10,000 yd3 | 7,645.54858 m3 |
| 25,000 yd3 | 19,113.87145 m3 |
| 50,000 yd3 | 38,227.7429 m3 |
| 75,000 yd3 | 57,341.61435 m3 |
| 100,000 yd3 | 76,455.4858 m3 |
| 250,000 yd3 | 191,138.7145 m3 |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Volume units (both Fluid Volume units and Cubic Volume units) within their respective measurement systems.
Fluid Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| US teaspoons | US tsp | US Customary Units |
| US tablespoons | US tbsp | US Customary Units |
| US fluid ounces | US fl oz | US Customary Units |
| US cups | US cup | US Customary Units |
| US pints | US pt | US Customary Units |
| US quarts | US qt | US Customary Units |
| US gallons | US gal | US Customary Units |
| Imperial teaspoons | Imperial tsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial tablespoons | Imperial tbsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial fluid ounces | Imperial fl oz | Imperial System |
| Imperial pints | Imperial pt | Imperial System |
| Imperial quarts | Imperial qt | Imperial System |
| Imperial gallons | Imperial gal | Imperial System |
| nanoliters | nL | Metric System |
| microliters | μL | Metric System |
| milliliters | mL | Metric System |
| centiliters | cL | Metric System |
| deciliters | dL | Metric System |
| liters | L | Metric System |
| decaliters | daL | Metric System |
| hectoliters | hL | Metric System |
| kiloliters | kL | Metric System |
| megaliters | ML | Metric System |
Note: There is a difference between US Customary Units and the Imperial System for volume conversions. The US gallon contains 128 US fluid ounces, whereas the Imperial gallon contains 160 Imperial fluid ounces.
Cubic Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| cubic inches | in3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic feet | ft3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic yards | yd3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic miles | mi3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic millimeters | mm3 | Metric System |
| cubic centimeters | cm3 | Metric System |
| cubic decimeters | dm3 | Metric System |
| cubic meters | m3 | Metric System |
| cubic decameter | dam3 | Metric System |
| cubic kilometer | km3 | Metric System |
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