Cubic Yard [yd³]
The cubic yard (yd³) is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States and countries using the imperial system. It represents the volume of a cube with each side measuring one yard (3 feet).
It’s often used in construction, landscaping, and material measurement.
Summary:
1 cubic yard = volume of a 1 yd × 1 yd × 1 yd cube
Equals 27 cubic feet or about 0.7646 cubic meters
Commonly used for measuring bulk materials like soil, concrete, and gravel