A cubic yard is any volume of material that is 3 feet long by 3 feet wide by three feet deep, or 3â² X 3â² X 3â². To find how many cubic yards you will need multiply the length times the width times the depth and divide by 27.
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service, Statue of Liberty National Monument. Pedestal construction began with the pouring of 54,000,000 pounds of concreteâsaid to be the largest concrete foundation of its time. The concrete walls were designed to be up to 20 feet thick, with blocks of granite to finish the facade.
Total overall height from the base of the pedestal foundation to the tip of the torch is 305 feet, 6 inches. Height of the Statue from her heel to the top of her head is 111 feet, 6 inches. The Statue has a 35-foot waistline. Total weight of the Statue of Liberty is 225 tons (or 450,000 pounds).