Cubic Yard to Bushel (US) Converter
Convert Cubic Yard (yd³) to Bushel (US) (bu) instantly. 1 yd³ = 21.696227 bu.
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1 yd³ = 21.696227 bu
Formula:
bu = yd³ × 21.6962266401With your value: 1 yd³ = 21.69622664 bu
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in cubic yard so you can sanity-check the result.
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Cubic Yard to Bushel (US) Conversion Table
| Cubic Yard (yd³) | Bushel (US) (bu) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 10.848113 |
| 1 | 21.696227 |
| 2 | 43.392453 |
| 5 | 108.481133 |
| 10 | 216.962266 |
| 15 | 325.4434 |
| 20 | 433.924533 |
| 25 | 542.405666 |
| 50 | 1,084.811332 |
| 100 | 2,169.622664 |
| 250 | 5,424.05666 |
| 500 | 10,848.11332 |
| 1000 | 21,696.22664 |
Bushel (US) to Cubic Yard Conversion Table
| Bushel (US) (bu) | Cubic Yard (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.023045 |
| 1 | 0.046091 |
| 2 | 0.092182 |
| 5 | 0.230455 |
| 10 | 0.46091 |
| 15 | 0.691364 |
| 20 | 0.921819 |
| 25 | 1.152274 |
| 50 | 2.304548 |
| 100 | 4.609096 |
| 250 | 11.522741 |
| 500 | 23.045482 |
| 1000 | 46.090964 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Cubic Yard (yd³)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Bushel (US) (bu)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Bushel (US)
To convert from Cubic Yard (yd³) to Bushel (US) (bu), multiply the value by 21.6962266401.
Formula: bu = yd³ × 21.6962266401
Reverse: yd³ = bu × 0.046090964
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Cubic Yard. For example: 5 yd³
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 21.6962266401
- The result is: 108.481133 bu
About Cubic Yard
The cubic yard (yd³) is a unit of volume and capacity. One cubic yard equals 764.554858 litres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other volume unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: volume calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Bushel (US)
The US bushel is a dry volume of about 35.239 litres, still the contract unit for grain on commodity exchanges.
Common uses: grain markets, agriculture, crop yields.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bushel (US) are in 1 Cubic Yard?
There are exactly 21.6962266401 Bushel (US) in 1 Cubic Yard. This means the conversion factor from Cubic Yard to Bushel (US) is 21.6962266401.
What is the formula to convert Cubic Yard to Bushel (US)?
The formula to convert Cubic Yard to Bushel (US) is: bu = yd³ × 21.6962266401. For example, to convert 10 Cubic Yard to Bushel (US), you would multiply 10 by 21.6962266401.
What is a Cubic Yard?
The cubic yard (yd³) is a unit of volume and capacity. One cubic yard equals 764.554858 litres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other volume unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Bushel (US)?
The US bushel is a dry volume of about 35.239 litres, still the contract unit for grain on commodity exchanges.
What are the common uses of Cubic Yard?
The Cubic Yard is commonly used in volume calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Cubic Yard to Bushel (US) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/cubic_yard-to-bushel_us