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Updated September 2026 · Free reference guideConstruction Material Conversion Tables
Use these conversions when a supplier quote, calculator or drawing uses different units from your measurements.
Volume conversions
| From | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 cubic yard | 27 cubic feet |
| 1 cubic yard | 0.7646 cubic meters |
| 1 cubic meter | 35.3147 cubic feet |
| 1 cubic meter | 1.30795 cubic yards |
Length and depth
| From | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 12 inches | 1 foot |
| 1 foot | 0.3048 meter |
| 1 meter | 3.28084 feet |
| 1 centimeter | 0.3937 inch |
Useful formulas
Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27
Cubic meters = cubic feet ÷ 35.3147
Cubic feet = cubic yards × 27
Cubic meters = cubic feet ÷ 35.3147
Cubic feet = cubic yards × 27
For material weight, multiply volume by an appropriate density. Do not use a generic density for a supplier-certified load.
Area conversions
| From | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 square meter | 10.7639 square feet |
| 1 square foot | 0.092903 square meter |