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Contractors and construction people often speak of "yards" of concrete, topsoil, or fill. They are in fact speakeing of "cubic yards" which is the common unit of measure when reffering to these items, they simply abbreviate and everybody they generally interface with understands that the quantity refferred to is cubic or a volume.
For instance a concrete sidewalk 4 inches thick, 4 feet wide, and 120 feet long requires 1/3 foot X 4 feet X 120 feet or 160 cubic feet of concrete. There are 27 (3 X 3 X 3) cubic feet in a cubic yard. Then the sidewalk would require 160 ft3 divided by 27 ft3/yd3 or 6 cubic yards. The contractor would call the Ready Mix plant and say, "I need 6 yards of concrete at this address at this time" and 6 cubic yards would be delivered as requested.
Additionally, Earth Moving equipment capacities are measured in cubic yards. It's not unusual to hear a contractor say, "Yah, we had to move 3,000,000 yards of fill to build that runway", or some other project.
It's not proper terminology, but it is communicating, and that is the desired outcome. A yard is a measure of distance; a cubic foot is a measure of volume. They aren't compatible. There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.
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How much is one yard of cement in feet?
Since 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 cubic yard = 33, or 27, cubic feet.Since 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 cubic yard = 33, or 27, cubic feet.Since 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 cubic yard = 33, or 27, cubic feet.Since 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 cubic yard = 33, or 27, cubic feet.
How much cubic feet in a yard of concrete?
A cubic yard is a box one yard on each side.1 cubic yard = 1 yard x 1 yard x 1 yard.There are 3 feet in one yard.1 cubic yard = 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet.3x3x3 = your answer9
How much dirt is 60 yards of dirt?
When a person speaks of a 'yard' of dirt, sand, cement or similar material, they actually mean a 'cubic yard'. A yard is a measurement of length. A cubic yard is a measurement of volume.60 (cubic) yards of dirt is the equivalent of 1,620 cubic feet of dirt.One cubic yard is measured as an amount that is 3 feet wide x 3 feet long x 3 feet high, or 27 cubic feet.60 cubic yards equals 27 cubic feet x 60, which equals 1,620 cubic feet.If you spread 60 cubic yards of dirt one foot thick you'd have an area of 1,620 square feet.If you spread this dirt 6 inches thick you'd have an area of 3,240 square feet.
If 1 cubic yard of mulch costs 34.00 how much do 2 cubic feet cost?
Basically, what you will need to do is convert cubic yards to cubic feet, determine the cost per cubic foot, and then multiply by two. One cubic yard is a volume equivalent to the space inside a box that is three feet wide, three feet high, and three feet deep. In other words, it's a cube that measures one linear yard on each edge. Hence, a cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet). We can then determine the cost of each cubic foot by dividing the price of a cubic yard by 27. So, $34.00 / 27 cu. ft. = $1.26 / cu. ft. (I rounded to the nearest cent.) The cost of two cubic feet, therefore, is 2 x $1.26 = $2.52.
How many cubic yards of soil can you get in an end dump trailer?
A dump truck's capacity depends upon the size of the truck. Dump trucks can carry as little as 2 cubic yards and as many as 30 cubic yards of material. Topsoil is sold by the yard. Contact your local supplier for pricing.
How many cubic feet are there in a cubic yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard.
Hpw many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard.
How many cubic feet is on one cubic yard?
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
How many qubic feet are in a cubic yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.
How many cubic feet are in a yard of mulch?
Nine 3 cubic feet bags equals one cubic yard. There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard. 27/3=9
How many cubic square feet in a cubic square yard?
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.
How many cubic feet are in 1 yard?
None. 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
How many cubic feet of granite are in a yard?
There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard. So, if you have a yard of granite, you would have 27 cubic feet of granite.
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard?
2727 cubic feet
How many cubic feet in a cubic yd?
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.
How many feet is there in a cubic yard?
Technically, there are no cubic feet in a yard.In the concrete business, a cubic yard is often called simply a 'yard'.There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.
How many cubic yards are in a cubic foot?
A cubic yard is bigger than a cubic foot. There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.
