Cubic Inches to Cubic Yards Converter

Enter the volume in cubic inches below to get the value converted to cubic yards.

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Result in Cubic Yards:

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1 in³ = 2.1433E-5 yd³
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How to Convert Cubic Inches to Cubic Yards

To convert a measurement in cubic inches to a measurement in cubic yards, divide the volume by the following conversion ratio: 46,656 cubic inches/cubic yard.

Since one cubic yard is equal to 46,656 cubic inches, you can use this simple formula to convert:

cubic yards = cubic inches ÷ 46,656

The volume in cubic yards is equal to the volume in cubic inches divided by 46,656.

For example, here's how to convert 50,000 cubic inches to cubic yards using the formula above.
cubic yards = (50,000 in³ ÷ 46,656) = 1.071674 yd³
conversion scale showing cubic inches and equivalent cubic yards volume values

Cubic inches and cubic yards are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Cubic Inch?

A cubic inch is a unit of volume equal to the space consumed by a cube with sides that are one inch in all directions. One cubic inch is equivalent to about 16.387 cubic centimeters or 0.554 fluid ounces.[1]

The cubic inch is a US customary and imperial unit of volume. A cubic inch is sometimes also referred to as a cubic in. Cubic inches can be abbreviated as in³, and are also sometimes abbreviated as cu inch, cu in, or CI. For example, 1 cubic inch can be written as 1 in³, 1 cu inch, 1 cu in, or 1 CI.

Learn more about cubic inches.

What Is a Cubic Yard?

The cubic yard is a unit of volume that is equal to the space consumed by a cube with each edge measuring one yard.

The cubic yard is a US customary and imperial unit of volume. A cubic yard is sometimes also referred to as a cubic yd. Cubic yards can be abbreviated as yd³, and are also sometimes abbreviated as cu yard, cu yd, or CY. For example, 1 cubic yard can be written as 1 yd³, 1 cu yard, 1 cu yd, or 1 CY.

You can calculate volume using a cubic yardage calculator if you have the dimensions of a space or object.

Learn more about cubic yards.

Cubic Inch to Cubic Yard Conversion Table

Table showing various cubic inch measurements converted to cubic yards.
Cubic Inches Cubic Yards
1 in³ 0.000021433 yd³
2 in³ 0.000042867 yd³
3 in³ 0.0000643 yd³
4 in³ 0.000085734 yd³
5 in³ 0.000107 yd³
6 in³ 0.000129 yd³
7 in³ 0.00015 yd³
8 in³ 0.000171 yd³
9 in³ 0.000193 yd³
10 in³ 0.000214 yd³
100 in³ 0.002143 yd³
1,000 in³ 0.021433 yd³
10,000 in³ 0.214335 yd³
100,000 in³ 2.1433 yd³

References

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, Handbook 44 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.44-2019.pdf

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