How to convert cubic meters to cubic feet
To convert a measurement in cubic meters to cubic feet, multiply the value by 35.314667. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 m³ to cubic feet: 5 × 35.314667 = 176.573334 ft³.
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).
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).
Cubic Meters to cubic feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 m³ = 35.314667 ft³ 5 m³ = 176.573334 ft³ 10 m³ = 353.146667 ft³ 50 m³ = 1,765.7333 ft³ 100 m³ = 3,531.4667 ft³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cubic meter?
One cubic meter (m³) equals 35.314667 cubic feet (ft³). Multiply any value in cubic meters by 35.314667 to convert to cubic feet.
How do I convert cubic meters to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in cubic meters by 35.314667. For example, 5 m³ × 35.314667 = 176.573334 ft³.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.028316846592, or divide by 35.314667. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the cubic meter to cubic foot 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 meters to cubic feet?
The formula is: ft³ = m³ × 35.314667. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.