Convert cubic feet to cubic meters
Convert cubic feet to cubic meters instantly. 1 ft³ = 0.028317 m³. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One cubic foot equals 0.028317 cubic meters. To convert any number of cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply by 0.02831685.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Volume is the category where the US and imperial systems diverge most damagingly. Gallons, quarts, pints and fluid ounces all exist in two sizes that differ by up to 20%, and nothing in the name warns you which one a figure uses. Recipes, fuel economy figures and container capacities all cross borders regularly, so it is worth checking which system a source is using before converting rather than after.
cubic feet to cubic meters formula
To go the other way, use cubic foot = cubic meter ÷ 0.02831685.
About these units
A cubic foot is 28.3 litres. It persists in US appliance capacities, shipping volumes and natural gas measurement.
A cubic metre holds 1,000 litres. It is the unit water and gas utilities bill in, and the unit concrete and aggregate are ordered in.
Cubic Foot is also written cubic feet, cu ft, ft3 and ft^3. Cubic Meter is also written cubic metre, cubic metres, cubic meters, m3, m^3, cbm and kilolitre.
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cubic feet to cubic meters conversion table
| Cubic Foot | Cubic Meter |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.02832 m³ |
| 2 ft³ | 0.05663 m³ |
| 3 ft³ | 0.08495 m³ |
| 5 ft³ | 0.1416 m³ |
| 10 ft³ | 0.2832 m³ |
| 20 ft³ | 0.5663 m³ |
| 25 ft³ | 0.7079 m³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1.4158 m³ |
| 100 ft³ | 2.8317 m³ |
| 250 ft³ | 7.0792 m³ |
| 500 ft³ | 14.1584 m³ |
| 1,000 ft³ | 28.3168 m³ |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in a cubic foot? +
There are 0.028317 cubic meters in one cubic foot.
What is 10 ft³ in m³? +
10 ft³ equals 0.2832 m³. Multiply 10 by 0.02831685.
How do I convert cubic meter back to cubic foot? +
Use cubic foot = cubic meter ÷ 0.02831685. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated cubic meters to cubic feet page.
How accurate is this cubic foot to cubic meter conversion? +
The factor used is 0.0283168466, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate ft³ to m³ in my head? +
Divide by 35.3. That reproduces the exact factor of 0.028317 to the precision you could read off a result anyway.