VOLUME CONVERSION
Cubic foot to Cubic meter.
Convert cubic foot (ft³) to cubic meter (m³), with the math explained.
1 ft³ = 0.02831684659 m³
US and UK gallons, pints, and fluid ounces are different sizes. A metric cup is 250 mL; a US customary cup is 236.5882365 mL.
THE MATH, MADE SIMPLE
How to convert cubic foot to cubic meter
Multiply your cubic foot value by 0.028316846592 to get the equivalent in cubic meter. Both units are normalized through the liter.
m³ = ft³ × 0.0283168465910 ft³ = 0.28316846592 m³
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.US and UK gallons, pints, and fluid ounces are different sizes. A metric cup is 250 mL; a US customary cup is 236.5882365 mL.
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ft³ to m³ conversion table
| Cubic foot (ft³) | Cubic meter (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.028316846592 m³ |
| 2 ft³ | 0.056633693184 m³ |
| 5 ft³ | 0.14158423296 m³ |
| 10 ft³ | 0.28316846592 m³ |
| 20 ft³ | 0.56633693184 m³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1.4158423296 m³ |
| 100 ft³ | 2.8316846592 m³ |
| 500 ft³ | 14.158423296 m³ |
| 1,000 ft³ | 28.316846592 m³ |
About the cubic foot
The cubic foot (ft³) is a unit of volume. One cubic foot equals 28.316846592 liter (base unit) in this calculator.
All cubic foot conversionsAbout the cubic meter
The cubic meter (m³) is a unit of volume. One cubic meter equals 1,000 liter (base unit) in this calculator.
All cubic meter conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 ft³ in m³?
One cubic foot equals 0.028316846592 m³. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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