Convert cubic yard to liter
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Liter
1 yd^3 = 764.554858 L, l
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to L, l:
15 yd^3 = 15 × 764.554858 L, l = 11468.32287 L, l
Cubic Yard to Liter 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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.