A cubic yard is exactly 0.764554857984 cubic meters.
Cubic yards to Bushels Converter — yd3 to bu
Convert Cubic yard (yd3) to Bushel (bu) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic yard = 21.69622678 bushel). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Cubic yards to Bushels converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Result = input x 0.764554858 / 0.03523907017.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic yards to Bushels
Cubic yard and Bushel appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Cubic yard is most often used for us construction material estimating (concrete, mulch, topsoil, gravel — commonly sold by the cubic yard).
Formula
bushels = cubic yards × 21.6962267836
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic yard equals 0.764554857984 base units, and 1 bushel equals 0.0352390701669 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic yard-to-bushel factor of 21.6962267836.
Simple example
1 yd3 × 21.69622678 = 21.69622678 bu
1 cubic yard = 21.69622678 bushels.
Real-world example
10 yd3 × 21.69622678 = 216.9622678 bu
10 cubic yards = 216.9622678 bushels.
Conversion table
| Cubic yard (yd3) | Bushel (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd3 | 21.69622678 bu |
| 5 yd3 | 108.4811339 bu |
| 10 yd3 | 216.9622678 bu |
| 25 yd3 | 542.4056696 bu |
| 50 yd3 | 1,084.811339 bu |
| 100 yd3 | 2,169.622678 bu |
Reverse conversion: Bushel to Cubic yard
21.69622678 bu × 0.04609096365 = 0.9999999998 yd3
21.69622678 bushels = 0.9999999998 cubic yards.
cubic yards = bushels × 0.0460909636488
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Bushel to Cubic yard.
Understanding the Cubic yard
Cubic yard (yd3) measures volume. A cubic yard is exactly 0.764554857984 cubic meters, derived from the international yard. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (construction material estimating)
Uses of the Cubic yard today
- US construction material estimating (concrete, mulch, topsoil, gravel — commonly sold by the cubic yard)
- Landscaping and excavation volume
History of the Cubic yard
The cubic yard follows from the standardized yard (0.9144 m exactly since 1959) and remains the standard US unit for bulk landscaping and construction materials.
Historical origin. Cubic yard was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Bushel (bu)
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Cubic yard — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern yard and its derived volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bushels are in 1 cubic yard?
1 cubic yard equals 21.69622678 bushels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic yard to bushel?
Multiply the cubic yard value by 21.69622678. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert bushel back to cubic yard?
Use the reverse factor: 1 bushel equals 0.0460909637 cubic yards. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic yard?
Cubic yard (yd3) measures volume. A cubic yard is exactly 0.764554857984 cubic meters, derived from the international yard. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a bushel?
Bushel (bu) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic yard to bushel conversion exact?
Yes. A cubic yard is exactly 0.764554857984 cubic meters, derived from the international yard. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the cubic yard still used today?
United States (construction material estimating)