Cubic Yards to Cups
Convert cubic yards (yd³) to cups (cup). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert cubic yards to cups
To convert cubic yards to cups, multiply the number of cubic yards by 3,231.584416.
Example
Convert 5 cubic yards to cups:
Cubic Yard to cup conversion chart
| Cubic Yards (yd³) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 3,231.584 cup |
| 2 yd³ | 6,463.169 cup |
| 3 yd³ | 9,694.753 cup |
| 4 yd³ | 12,926.34 cup |
| 5 yd³ | 16,157.92 cup |
| 6 yd³ | 19,389.51 cup |
| 7 yd³ | 22,621.09 cup |
| 8 yd³ | 25,852.68 cup |
| 9 yd³ | 29,084.26 cup |
| 10 yd³ | 32,315.84 cup |
| 12 yd³ | 38,779.01 cup |
| 15 yd³ | 48,473.77 cup |
| 20 yd³ | 64,631.69 cup |
| 25 yd³ | 80,789.61 cup |
| 30 yd³ | 96,947.53 cup |
| 40 yd³ | 129,263.4 cup |
| 50 yd³ | 161,579.2 cup |
| 60 yd³ | 193,895.1 cup |
| 70 yd³ | 226,210.9 cup |
| 75 yd³ | 242,368.8 cup |
| 80 yd³ | 258,526.8 cup |
| 90 yd³ | 290,842.6 cup |
| 100 yd³ | 323,158.4 cup |
| 150 yd³ | 484,737.7 cup |
| 200 yd³ | 646,316.9 cup |
| 250 yd³ | 807,896.1 cup |
| 500 yd³ | 1,615,792 cup |
| 1,000 yd³ | 3,231,584 cup |
Going the other way? See the cups to cubic yards chart.
About the units
Cubic Yard (yd³)
A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, about 765 liters. Concrete, gravel and mulch are sold by the cubic yard.
Cup (cup)
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 milliliters. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 mL cup, and a metric cup is 250 mL.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a cubic yard?
There are 3,231.584416 cups in a cubic yard.
How many cubic yards are in a cup?
There are 0.0003094457305 cubic yards in a cup.
How do you convert cubic yards to cups?
To convert cubic yards to cups, multiply the number of cubic yards by 3,231.584416.
What is 5 cubic yards in cups?
5 cubic yards equals 16,157.9 cups.
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