Convert cubic foot to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to cubic foot.
1 ft^3 = 0.0283168466 m^3. To convert cubic foot to cubic meter, multiply the value by 0.0283168466; to go the other way, divide by it (1 m^3 = 35.3146667115 ft^3). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft^3 = 0.0283168466 m^3
- 1 m^3 = 35.3146667115 ft^3
- 10 ft^3 = 0.283168466 m^3
- 100 ft^3 = 2.83168466 m^3
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter
1 ft^3 = 0.0283168466 m^3
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to m^3:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 0.0283168466 m^3 = 0.424752699 m^3
Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
| cubic foot | cubic meter |
|---|---|
| 1 ft^3 | 0.0283168466 m^3 |
| 2 ft^3 | 0.0566336932 m^3 |
| 3 ft^3 | 0.0849505398 m^3 |
| 5 ft^3 | 0.141584233 m^3 |
| 10 ft^3 | 0.283168466 m^3 |
| 20 ft^3 | 0.566336932 m^3 |
| 50 ft^3 | 1.41584233 m^3 |
| 100 ft^3 | 2.83168466 m^3 |
| 500 ft^3 | 14.1584233 m^3 |
| 1000 ft^3 | 28.3168466 m^3 |
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 cubic foot in cubic meter?
1 cubic foot (ft^3) = 0.0283168466 cubic meter (m^3).
How do you convert cubic foot to cubic meter?
Multiply the cubic foot value by 0.0283168466. For example, 25 ft^3 × 0.0283168466 = 0.707921165 m^3.
What is 10 cubic foot in cubic meter?
10 ft^3 = 0.283168466 m^3.
Which unit is larger, the cubic foot or the cubic meter?
The cubic meter is the larger unit: 1 ft^3 equals only 0.0283168466 m^3.