Convert cubic yard to Earth's volume
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to Earth's volume [Earth], or Convert Earth's volume to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Earth's Volume
1 yd^3 = 7.05960164358264e-22 Earth
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to Earth:
15 yd^3 = 15 × 7.05960164358264e-22 Earth = 1.0589402465374e-20 Earth
Cubic Yard to Earth's Volume Conversion Table
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Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
Earth's Volume
Earth's volume is a unit of measurement representing the volume of the planet Earth, approximately 1.08321 × 10^12 cubic kilometers.
History/Origin
The concept of measuring Earth's volume has been developed through geophysical and astronomical studies, with early estimates refined through satellite data and seismic measurements in the 20th century.
Current Use
Earth's volume is primarily used as a reference in scientific contexts, such as planetary science and geophysics, and is not commonly used as a practical measurement unit in everyday applications.