Cubic feet to cubic meters
1 cubic foot = 0.0283168 cubic meters
Type a value in cubic feet (cu ft) to get cubic meters (m³) straight away. A cubic foot is smaller than a cubic meter, so the number goes down. Both units belong to volume, measured here against the liter.
1 cu ft = 0.028316847 m³
Formula
m³ = cu ft × 0.028316847
One cubic foot is 0.028316847 cubic meters, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 35.3147, the number of cubic feet in one cubic meter. Here cu ft is the value in cubic feet and m³ is the result in cubic meters.
Worked example: 10 cubic feet × 0.028316847 = 0.283168 cubic meters.
Cubic feet to cubic meters table
| cubic feet (cu ft) | cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 cu ft | 0.0283168 m³ |
| 2 cu ft | 0.0566337 m³ |
| 3 cu ft | 0.0849505 m³ |
| 4 cu ft | 0.113267 m³ |
| 5 cu ft | 0.141584 m³ |
| 6 cu ft | 0.169901 m³ |
| 7 cu ft | 0.198218 m³ |
| 8 cu ft | 0.226535 m³ |
| 9 cu ft | 0.254852 m³ |
| 10 cu ft | 0.283168 m³ |
| 15 cu ft | 0.424753 m³ |
| 20 cu ft | 0.566337 m³ |
| 25 cu ft | 0.707921 m³ |
| 30 cu ft | 0.849505 m³ |
| 40 cu ft | 1.13267 m³ |
| 50 cu ft | 1.41584 m³ |
| 60 cu ft | 1.69901 m³ |
| 75 cu ft | 2.12376 m³ |
| 100 cu ft | 2.83168 m³ |
Everyday cubic feet in cubic meters
| What it is | cu ft | m³ |
|---|---|---|
| a small cooler | 1 cu ft | 0.0283168 m³ |
| a mini fridge | 10 cu ft | 0.283168 m³ |
| a family fridge | 20 cu ft | 0.566337 m³ |
| a small storage closet | 100 cu ft | 2.83168 m³ |
| a 20 ft container (about) | 1,172 cu ft | 33.1873 m³ |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.028. For 10 cu ft that gives 0.28 m³ against an exact 0.283168 m³, an error of 1.1%.
About the units
Cubic foot (cu ft). About 28.32 liters. Used for fridges, gas and timber.
Cubic meter (m³). 1,000 liters. Used for water bills, concrete and shipping volume.
Going the other way, 1 cubic meter is 35.3147 cubic feet.
Questions
How many cubic meters are in 1 cubic foot?
1 cubic foot is 0.0283168 cubic meters, and 1 cubic meter is 35.3147 cubic feet.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?
Use m³ = cu ft × 0.028316847. For example, 10 cubic feet × 0.028316847 = 0.283168 cubic meters.
Is the cubic foot to cubic meter factor exact?
The factor comes from the unit definitions. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is a 20 ft container in cubic meters?
1,172 cu ft is 33.1873 m³.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of volume).
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