Cubic meters to cubic feet
1 cubic meter = 35.3147 cubic feet
Type a value in cubic meters (m³) to get cubic feet (cu ft) straight away. A cubic meter is larger than a cubic foot, so the number goes up. Both units belong to volume, measured here against the liter.
1 m³ = 35.314667 cu ft
Formula
cu ft = m³ × 35.314667
One cubic meter is 35.314667 cubic feet, so multiply the cubic meter value by that factor. Here m³ is the value in cubic meters and cu ft is the result in cubic feet.
Worked example: 3 cubic meters × 35.314667 = 105.944 cubic feet.
Cubic meters to cubic feet table
| cubic meters (m³) | cubic feet (cu ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 cu ft |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 cu ft |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 cu ft |
| 4 m³ | 141.259 cu ft |
| 5 m³ | 176.573 cu ft |
| 6 m³ | 211.888 cu ft |
| 7 m³ | 247.203 cu ft |
| 8 m³ | 282.517 cu ft |
| 9 m³ | 317.832 cu ft |
| 10 m³ | 353.147 cu ft |
| 15 m³ | 529.72 cu ft |
| 20 m³ | 706.293 cu ft |
| 25 m³ | 882.867 cu ft |
| 30 m³ | 1,059.44 cu ft |
| 40 m³ | 1,412.59 cu ft |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.73 cu ft |
| 60 m³ | 2,118.88 cu ft |
| 75 m³ | 2,648.6 cu ft |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.47 cu ft |
Everyday cubic meters in cubic feet
| What it is | m³ | cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 liters | 1 m³ | 35.3147 cu ft |
| a household's monthly water use (about) | 15 m³ | 529.72 cu ft |
| a domestic water bill block | 10 m³ | 353.147 cu ft |
| a 20 ft shipping container (about) | 33 m³ | 1,165.38 cu ft |
| an Olympic pool (about) | 2,500 m³ | 88,286.7 cu ft |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 35. For 3 m³ that gives 105 cu ft against an exact 105.944 cu ft, an error of 0.9%.
About the units
Cubic meter (m³). 1,000 liters. Used for water bills, concrete and shipping volume.
Cubic foot (cu ft). About 28.32 liters. Used for fridges, gas and timber.
Going the other way, 1 cubic foot is 0.0283168 cubic meters.
Questions
How many cubic feet are in 1 cubic meter?
1 cubic meter is 35.3147 cubic feet, and 1 cubic foot is 0.0283168 cubic meters.
How do I convert cubic meters to cubic feet?
Use cu ft = m³ × 35.314667. For example, 3 cubic meters × 35.314667 = 105.944 cubic feet.
Is the cubic meter to cubic foot factor exact?
The factor comes from the unit definitions. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is an Olympic pool in cubic feet?
2,500 m³ is 88,286.7 cu ft.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of volume).
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