How to convert cubic feet to cubic meters
To convert a measurement in cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply the value by 0.028316846592. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 ft³ to cubic meters: 5 × 0.028316846592 = 0.14158423296 m³.
What is a cubic foot?
A cubic foot is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one foot on each side, about 28.32 liters. The cubic foot is the standard large-volume unit in the US and UK for appliances, storage, and natural gas. Refrigerators and freezers are still sold by their cubic-foot capacity in North America.
Common uses of cubic feet include: Refrigerator, freezer, and appliance capacity; Natural gas metering in the US; Storage unit and moving container volume; Airflow ratings (cubic feet per minute).
What is a cubic meter?
A cubic meter is the SI unit of volume, equal to the space of a cube one meter on each side, or 1,000 liters. The cubic meter is the coherent SI derived unit of volume. It is the standard unit for large volumes in construction, water supply, and gas metering, where it is often shortened to 'cube' in the trades.
Common uses of cubic meters include: Water and natural gas utility billing; Concrete, soil, and bulk material ordering; Shipping container and cargo volume; Room and building air volume (HVAC).
Cubic Feet to cubic meters worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 ft³ = 0.028316846592 m³ 5 ft³ = 0.14158423296 m³ 10 ft³ = 0.28316846592 m³ 50 ft³ = 1.415842 m³ 100 ft³ = 2.831685 m³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in one cubic foot?
One cubic foot (ft³) equals 0.028316846592 cubic meters (m³). Multiply any value in cubic feet by 0.028316846592 to convert to cubic meters.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.028316846592. For example, 5 ft³ × 0.028316846592 = 0.14158423296 m³.
How do I convert cubic meters to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in cubic meters by 35.314667, or divide by 0.028316846592. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the cubic foot to cubic meter conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for cubic feet to cubic meters?
The formula is: m³ = ft³ × 0.028316846592. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.