Convert cubic foot to cubic meter

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Result: 1 cubic foot (ft³) = 0.028316847 cubic meters (m³)

How to Convert Cubic foot to Cubic meter

Converting cubic foot to cubic meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

Conversion Formula

m³ = ft³ ÷ 35.314667

Reverse 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

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