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Cubic yards to Cubic meters (yd³ to m³)

Convert cubic yards to cubic meters: 1 yd³ = 0.764555 m³. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 yd³ = 0.764555 m³

cubic meters = cubic yards × 0.764554858 — reverse: cubic yards = cubic meters × 1.307950619

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: L) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

Cubic yards to cubic meters conversion table

Cubic yards (yd³)Cubic meters (m³)
10.764555
21.52911
32.29366
43.05822
53.82277
64.58733
75.35188
86.11644
96.88099
107.64555
1511.4683
2015.2911
2519.1139
3022.9366
4030.5822
5038.2277
7557.3416
10076.4555
200152.911
250191.139
500382.277
1000764.555

FAQ

How many cubic meters are in one cubic yard?

1 yd³ = 0.764555 m³. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert cubic yards to cubic meters?

Multiply the value in cubic yards by 0.764554858: cubic meters = cubic yards × 0.764554858. For example, 5 yd³ = 3.82277 m³.

How do I convert cubic meters back to cubic yards?

Multiply by the inverse factor 1.307950619 (cubic yards = cubic meters × 1.307950619), or use the cubic meters-to-cubic yards page.

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