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cubic yards to cubic inches
cu ydcu in
1 cu yd 46656 cu in
2 cu yd 93312 cu in
3 cu yd 139968 cu in
4 cu yd 186624 cu in
5 cu yd 233280 cu in
6 cu yd 279936 cu in
7 cu yd 326592 cu in
8 cu yd 373248 cu in
9 cu yd 419904 cu in
10 cu yd 466560 cu in
11 cu yd 513216 cu in
12 cu yd 559872 cu in
13 cu yd 606528 cu in
14 cu yd 653184 cu in
15 cu yd 699840 cu in
16 cu yd 746496 cu in
17 cu yd 793152 cu in
18 cu yd 839808 cu in
19 cu yd 886464 cu in
20 cu yd 933120 cu in

How to convert

1 cubic yard (cu yd) = 46656 cubic inch (cu in). Cubic Yard (cu yd) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Cubic Inch (cu in) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system.

Cubic Yards: A Unit of Volume

A cubic yard is a unit of volume that is commonly used in the United States and Canada. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (three feet or 36 inches) in length. One cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet or about 0.765 cubic meters. The symbol for cubic yard is yd<sup>3</sup> or cu yd.

How to Convert Cubic Yards

To convert cubic yard to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. For example, to convert cubic yard to liters, you need to multiply by 764.555, which is the number of liters in one cubic yard. To convert liters to cubic yard, you need to divide by the same factor.

Here are some common conversion factors for cubic yard:

  • 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
  • 1 cubic yard = 46,656 cubic inches
  • 1 cubic yard = 0.765 cubic meters
  • 1 cubic yard = 764.555 liters
  • 1 cubic yard = 201.974 US liquid gallons
  • 1 cubic yard = 168.179 imperial gallons

Where Cubic Yard is Useds

Cubic yard are used to measure the volume of various materials, such as soil, sand, gravel, concrete, mulch, compost, etc. They are also used to estimate the amount of space needed for storage or transportation of these materials.

For example, in landscaping and gardening, cubic yard are used to calculate how much soil or mulch is needed to fill a garden bed or cover a lawn. A general rule of thumb is that one cubic yard covers 100 square feet at a depth of three inches.

In construction and engineering, cubic yard are used to measure the volume of concrete or asphalt needed for a project. For example, a driveway that is 10 feet wide and 40 feet long and has a thickness of four inches would require about 4.9 cubic yards of concrete.

Cubic yard are also used in some countries to measure the volume of waste or recyclables collected by garbage trucks or dumpsters. For example, in Canada, a standard garbage truck can hold about 25 cubic yards of waste.

Definition of the Cubic Yard

A cubic yard is a unit of volume that belongs to the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is derived from the unit of length, the yard, which was originally defined as the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the thumb of King Henry I of England.

A cube is a three-dimensional shape that has six equal square faces. The volume of a cube is calculated by multiplying the length of one side by itself three times. Therefore, the volume of a cube with sides of one yard is one yard times one yard times one yard, or one cubic yard.

History of Cubic Yards

The origin of the cubic yard can be traced back to the ancient Roman unit of measurement, the amphora, which was a clay vessel used to store liquids such as wine or oil. One amphora was equivalent to about 0.026 cubic meters or 0.035 cubic yards.

The amphora was later replaced by the tun, which was a large wooden barrel used to store wine or beer. One tun was equivalent to about 0.953 cubic meters or 1.28 cubic yards.

The tun was then divided into smaller units, such as the hogshead, the barrel, and the gallon. The gallon was originally defined as the volume of eight pounds of wheat. In 1824, the British Parliament standardized the imperial gallon as the volume of 10 pounds of water at 62 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equal to about 4.546 liters or 0.0012 cubic yards.

In 1836, the US Congress adopted the wine gallon as the standard US liquid gallon, which is equal to about 3.785 liters or 0.001 cubic yards.

The cubic yard was officially adopted as a unit of measurement in both Britain and the United States in the late 19th century.

Example Conversions of Cubic Yards to Other Units

Here are some examples of how to convert cubic yard to other units of volume:

  • To convert 2 cubic yards to cubic feet, multiply by 27: 2 x 27 = 54 cubic feet.
  • To convert 3 cubic yards to liters, multiply by 764.555: 3 x 764.555 = 2293.665 liters.
  • To convert 4 cubic yards to US liquid gallons, multiply by 201.974: 4 x 201.974 = 807.896 US liquid gallons.
  • To convert 5 cubic yards to imperial gallons, multiply by 168.179: 5 x 168.179 = 840.895 imperial gallons.
  • To convert 6 cubic yards to cubic meters, multiply by 0.765: 6 x 0.765 = 4.59 cubic meters.
  • To convert 7 cubic yards to cubic inches, multiply by 46,656: 7 x 46,656 = 326,592 cubic inches.
  • To convert 8 cubic yards to crude barrels, multiply by 4.809: 8 x 4.809 = 38.472 crude barrels.
Cubic yards also can be marked as yd3.

Cubic Inches - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Inch

A cubic inch (symbol in3 or cu in) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary (non-metric) units systems. It is the volume of a cube with each of its three dimensions (length, width, and height) being one inch (0.0254 meter) in length.

One cubic inch is equal to 0.000578704 cubic feet, 0.037037 cubic yards, or 0.016387064 liters.

History of the Cubic Inch

The cubic inch is derived from the inch, which is an ancient unit of length that was based on the length of a human thumb. The inch was originally divided into 12 lines, and later into 16 digits or 4 barleycorns. The inch was used in many different systems of measurement, such as the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, English, and Scottish systems. The inch was standardized by King Edward II of England in 1324 as the length of three barleycorns laid end to end. The current definition of the inch, adopted in 1959, is based on the international yard, which is defined as 0.9144 meter.

The cubic inch was first used as a unit of volume for measuring solid objects in England in the 14th century. It was also used for measuring other materials and substances, such as wood, stone, metal, water, and air. The cubic inch was adopted as a standard unit of measure in the imperial system in 1824, along with other units such as the gallon, the bushel, and the barrel. The cubic inch was also used in the US customary system, which is similar but not identical to the imperial system. The cubic inch is still widely used today for various purposes, such as engineering, commerce, and everyday life.

How to Convert Cubic Inches

To convert cubic inches to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

  • To convert cubic inches to cubic feet, multiply by 0.000578704.
    • Example: 2 in3 × 0.000578704 = 0.001157408 ft3
  • To convert cubic inches to cubic yards, multiply by 0.000037037.
    • Example: 2 in3 × 0.000037037 = 0.000074074 yd3
  • To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply by 0.016387064.
    • Example: 2 in3 × 0.016387064 = 0.032774128 L
  • To convert cubic inches to milliliters or cubic centimeters, multiply by 16.387064.
    • Example: 2 in3 × 16.387064 = 32.774128 mL or cm3
  • To convert cubic inches to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.00432900433.
    • Example: 2 in3 × 0.00432900433 = 0.00865800866 gal
  • To convert cubic inches to bushels (US), multiply by 0.000465025413.
    • Example: 2 in3 × 0.000465025413 = 0.000930050826 bu

To convert other units of volume to cubic inches, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

  • To convert cubic feet to cubic inches, divide by 0.000578704.
    • Example: 0.001157408 ft3 ÷ 0.000578704 = 2 in3
  • To convert cubic yards to cubic inches, divide by 0.000037037.
    • Example: 0.000074074 yd3 ÷ 0.000037037 = 2 in3
  • To convert liters to cubic inches, divide by 0.016387064.
    • Example: 0.032774128 L ÷ 0.016387064 = 2 in3
  • To convert milliliters or cubic centimeters to cubic inches, divide by 16.387064.
    • Example: 32.774128 mL or cm3 ÷ 16.387064 = 2 in3
  • To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic inches, divide by 0.00432900433.
    • Example: 0.00865800866 gal ÷ 0.00432900433 = 2 in3
  • To convert bushels (US) to cubic inches, divide by 0.000465025413.
    • Example: 0.000930050826 bu ÷ 0.000465025413 = 2 in3

Where Cubic Inches are Used

Cubic inches are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

  • In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of small objects, such as jewelry, coins, dice, and marbles.
  • In the United States and Canada, cubic inches are used for measuring the engine displacement of automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft.
  • In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of air in pneumatic tools, tires, balloons, and airbags.
  • In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of water in aquariums, fountains, and pools.
  • In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of soil in gardening, landscaping, and farming.

Example Conversions of Cubic Inches to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of cubic inches to other units of volume:

  • 1 in3 = 0.000578704 ft3
  • 1 in3 = 0.000037037 yd3
  • 1 in3 = 0.016387064 L
  • 1 in3 = 16.387064 mL or cm3
  • 1 in3 = 0.00432900433 gal
  • 1 in3 = 0.000465025413 bu
  • 1 in3 = 0.0001030715 bbl
Cubic inches also can be marked as in3.



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