A useful conversion chart can be found at - www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/waste-report/convert_measure.ht This should assist you with the calculation.
It can still be difficult to get the correct conversion however, so the best advice is to try and take the measures from the outset in cubic yards. If you are not familiar with this type of measurement, it is probably worth asking for help from a builder. A builder will be familiar with working in cubic yards and should have no problem measuring a room or floor for you.
You may be able to get a measurement for free if you ask the builder to draw up a quote for the work. Most builders will offer a no fee quote, and will usually include the measurements they have priced to do the job.
Even if you do not employ the builder, you will now know what your measurements are in cubic yards and will not need to attempt the difficult conversion. If you are in need of other conversion charts, many can be found online. Head to a search engine such as Google and type in the specific conversion chart you are looking for and you should be presented with a number of results.
It can still be difficult to get the correct conversion however, so the best advice is to try and take the measures from the outset in cubic yards. If you are not familiar with this type of measurement, it is probably worth asking for help from a builder. A builder will be familiar with working in cubic yards and should have no problem measuring a room or floor for you.
You may be able to get a measurement for free if you ask the builder to draw up a quote for the work. Most builders will offer a no fee quote, and will usually include the measurements they have priced to do the job.
Even if you do not employ the builder, you will now know what your measurements are in cubic yards and will not need to attempt the difficult conversion. If you are in need of other conversion charts, many can be found online. Head to a search engine such as Google and type in the specific conversion chart you are looking for and you should be presented with a number of results.
