Convert cubic meters to cubic feet
Convert cubic meters to cubic feet instantly. 1 m³ = 35.314667 ft³. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One cubic meter equals 35.314667 cubic feet. To convert any number of cubic meters to cubic feet, multiply by 35.31466672.
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 meters to cubic feet formula
To go the other way, use cubic meter = cubic foot ÷ 35.31466672.
About these units
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.
A cubic foot is 28.3 litres. It persists in US appliance capacities, shipping volumes and natural gas measurement.
Cubic Meter is also written cubic metre, cubic metres, cubic meters, m3, m^3, cbm and kilolitre. Cubic Foot is also written cubic feet, cu ft, ft3 and ft^3.
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cubic meters to cubic feet conversion table
| Cubic Meter | Cubic Foot |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 ft³ |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 ft³ |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 ft³ |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733 ft³ |
| 10 m³ | 353.1467 ft³ |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933 ft³ |
| 25 m³ | 882.8667 ft³ |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.7333 ft³ |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.4667 ft³ |
| 250 m³ | 8,828.6667 ft³ |
| 500 m³ | 17,657.3334 ft³ |
| 1,000 m³ | 35,314.6667 ft³ |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in a cubic meter? +
There are 35.314667 cubic feet in one cubic meter.
What is 10 m³ in ft³? +
10 m³ equals 353.1467 ft³. Multiply 10 by 35.31466672.
How do I convert cubic foot back to cubic meter? +
Use cubic meter = cubic foot ÷ 35.31466672. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated cubic feet to cubic meters page.
How accurate is this cubic meter to cubic foot conversion? +
The factor used is 35.3146667215, 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 m³ to ft³ in my head? +
Multiply by 71 and divide by 2. That approximates the true factor of 35.314667 to within 0.5248%, which is close enough for a mental estimate.