Convert Cubic Foot (ft³) to Cubic Meter (m³) instantly.
Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter conversion
1 Cubic Foot (ft³) = 0.028316847 Cubic Meter (m³). To convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter, multiply the value by 0.028316847.
| Cubic Foot (ft³) | Cubic Meter (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.028316847 |
| 2 | 0.056633693 |
| 5 | 0.14158423 |
| 10 | 0.28316847 |
| 25 | 0.70792117 |
| 50 | 1.4158423 |
| 100 | 2.8316847 |
| 1000 | 28.316847 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic Meter are in one Cubic Foot?
One Cubic Foot (ft³) equals 0.028316847 Cubic Meter (m³).
How do I convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter?
To convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter, multiply the value by 0.028316847.
What is 10 Cubic Foot in Cubic Meter?
10 Cubic Foot = 0.28316847 Cubic Meter.
About these units
Cubic Foot (ft³)
A cubic foot equals 28.31684659 liters, representing the volume of a cube one foot on each side. It is widely used in construction, real estate, natural gas metering, and HVAC systems. Room ventilation rates, airflow in ducts, and gas consumption often use cubic feet or cubic feet per minute (CFM). Storage capacity for freezers, shipping containers, and building materials also frequently uses this unit. The cubic foot's relationship to the foot makes it practical in industries where imperial length units still dominate.
Cubic Meter (m³)
The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube one meter per side. It is vastly larger than a liter, since 1 m³ = 1,000 L. Cubic meters measure the volumes of rooms, shipping containers, refrigeration units, natural gas consumption, and water flows in hydrology and civil engineering. Because it is derived directly from the meter, the m³ integrates perfectly into other SI measurements such as density (kg/m³) and flow rate (m³/s). In industry, pricing and standards for timber, construction materials, and natural gas often use cubic meters. For environmental science, m³ is essential when modeling rainfall runoff, river discharge, or air pollutant concentrations. It stands as the backbone of large-scale volumetric measurement.