Square Feet to Cubic Yards Calculator

Your details

Forward mode: area + depth to volume. Reverse mode: volume + depth to area.
Total surface area in square feet.
sq ft
The depth or thickness of the material layer.
Extra material to order as a buffer for cuts, settling, and spills. Typical values: 5% concrete, 10% mulch/gravel, 15-20% topsoil.
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Enter the delivered cost per cubic yard to calculate total material cost.
USD / cu yd
Cubic Yards
1.85yd³

Volume you need to order

Cubic Feet50ft³
Cubic Meters1.416m³
Area covered200sq ft
With waste factor2.04yd³
Cubic Yards (yd³)1.85
Cubic Feet (ft³)50
With Waste (yd³)2.04

1.85 cubic yards needed for 200 sq ft.

  • 200 sq ft at that depth requires 1.85 cubic yards of material.
  • With a 10% waste buffer, order 2.04 yd³ to avoid running short.
  • Under 2 cubic yards: small loads may cost more per yard via bulk delivery - compare with bagged product prices.

Next stepUse the waste percentage to avoid short loads. For concrete, target 5% extra; for mulch or gravel, 10-15% is typical.

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