Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters Converter
Convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic meters (m³) and vice versa with bidirectional volume conversion
Volume Conversion Calculator
1 cubic foot = 0.0283168 cubic meters
1 cubic meter = 35.3147 cubic feet
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: m³ = ft³ × 0.0283168
Calculation: 0.0000 ft³ × 0.0283168 = 0.00000 m³
Unit Relationship: 1 cubic foot equals 0.0283168 cubic meters
Quick Conversions
Example Calculations
Converting 100 ft³ to m³
Given: 100 cubic feet
Formula: m³ = ft³ × 0.0283168
Calculation: 100 ft³ × 0.0283168 = 2.83168 m³
Result: 100 ft³ = 2.83168 m³
Converting 9 m³ to ft³
Given: 9 cubic meters
Formula: ft³ = m³ × 35.3147
Calculation: 9 m³ × 35.3147 = 317.83 ft³
Result: 9 m³ = 317.83 ft³
Common Conversions
Unit Information
Cubic Foot (ft³)
Volume of a cube with sides measuring 1 foot each. Commonly used in US construction and engineering.
Cubic Meter (m³)
Volume of a cube with sides measuring 1 meter each. The SI base unit for volume, used internationally.
Conversion Tips
To convert ft³ to m³: multiply by 0.0283168
To convert m³ to ft³: multiply by 35.3147
Cubic meter is the larger unit (1 m³ ≈ 35.3 ft³)
Used in construction, shipping, and volume measurements
Understanding Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters Conversion
What are Cubic Units?
Cubic units measure volume or capacity. A cubic foot is the volume of a cube whose sides are 1 foot long, while a cubic meter is the volume of a cube whose sides measure 1 meter long.
Conversion Relationship
The conversion between cubic feet and cubic meters is based on the linear conversion between feet and meters (1 foot ≈ 0.3048 meters), cubed to account for the three dimensions of volume.
Conversion Formulas
ft³ to m³: m³ = ft³ × 0.0283168
m³ to ft³: ft³ = m³ × 35.3147
Common Applications
- •Construction and building materials
- •Shipping and cargo volume calculations
- •HVAC system capacity measurements
- •Water storage and tank capacities