Convert cubic foot to cubic meter
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How to Convert Cubic foot to Cubic meter
Converting cubic foot to cubic meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m³ = ft³ ÷ 35.314667Reverse conversion: Convert cubic meter to cubic foot
Comparison: Cubic-foot vs Cubic-meter
When to Use Each Unit
Cubic-foot: Used in the United States for natural gas billing, concrete, lumber, refrigerator capacity, and room volumes.
Cubic-meter: Used for measuring room volumes, construction materials, water consumption, natural gas, and large-scale liquid storage.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 ft³ ≈ 28.3 L
- 1 ft³ ≈ 0.0283 m³
- 1 ft³ ≈ 7.48 US gal
- 1728 in³ = 1 ft³
About Cubic
Definition: The cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to approximately 28.3 liters, representing a cube with sides of one foot.
History: Natural derivation from the foot unit of length. Standard for construction and utility measurements in the US.
Current Use: Used in the United States for natural gas billing, concrete, lumber, refrigerator capacity, and room volumes.
Examples: Natural gas: priced per thousand cubic feet, concrete: ordered in cubic feet, appliance capacity: 10-25 ft³
About Cubic
Definition: The cubic meter (symbol: m³) is the SI unit of volume, equal to 1000 liters. Represents a cube with sides of one meter.
History: Fundamental unit derived from the meter when the metric system was established. Standard for large volume measurements.
Current Use: Used for measuring room volumes, construction materials, water consumption, natural gas, and large-scale liquid storage.
Examples: Room volume: 30-100m³, shipping container: 33-76m³, water usage: 10-20m³/month, concrete: measured in m³