Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Centimeters
1 cubic foot (ft³) equals 28316.84659 cubic centimeters (cm³).
1 ft³ = 28316.84659 cm³
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How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Centimeter
- 1 ft³ = 28316.84659 cm³
- 1 cm³ = 0.00003531466672 ft³
- Example: convert 15 ft³ to cm³: 15 ft³ = 15 × 28316.84659 cm³ = 424752.6989 cm³
Formula
cm³ = ft³ × 28316.846592
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 ft³ = (0.3048 m)³ = 0.028316846592 m³
- 1 cm³ = (0.01 m)³ = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1 mL
- 1 ft³ = 0.028316846592 m³ ÷ 0.000001 m³ per cm³ = 28316.846592 cm³
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Cubic Foot definition: cubic foot; Cubic Centimeter definition: cubic centimeter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 ft³ converts to 141584.233 cm³.
5 ft³ × 28316.84659 = 141584.233 cm³ - A value of 50 ft³ is 1415842.33 cm³.
50 ft³ × 28316.84659 = 1415842.33 cm³
Cubic Foot to Cubic Centimeter conversion table
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft³ | 2831.684659 cm³ |
| 0.5 ft³ | 14158.4233 cm³ |
| 1 ft³ | 28316.84659 cm³ |
| 1.5 ft³ | 42475.26989 cm³ |
| 2 ft³ | 56633.69318 cm³ |
| 5 ft³ | 141584.233 cm³ |
| 10 ft³ | 283168.4659 cm³ |
| 20 ft³ | 566336.9318 cm³ |
| 27 ft³ | 764554.858 cm³ |
| 35.3147 ft³ | 1000000.942 cm³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1415842.33 cm³ |
| 100 ft³ | 2831684.659 cm³ |
| 500 ft³ | 14158423.3 cm³ |
| 1000 ft³ | 28316846.59 cm³ |
| 10000 ft³ | 283168465.9 cm³ |
Where it's used
Cubic Feet are used for natural gas billing (ccf, Mcf), while cubic centimeters appear in engine displacement (e.g. 125 cc, 1600 cc). Both measure volume (capacity), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Cubic Foot to other volume units
| Conversion | 1 ft³ equals |
|---|---|
| cubic foot to cubic meter | 0.02831684659 m³ |
| cubic foot to liter | 28.31684659 L |
| cubic foot to milliliter | 28316.84659 mL |
| cubic foot to cubic centimeter | 28316.84659 cm³ |
| cubic foot to cubic inch | 1728 in³ |
| cubic foot to US gallon | 7.480519481 gal (US) |
| cubic foot to imperial gallon | 6.228835459 gal (imp) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 cubic foot?
1 ft³ = 28316.84659 cm³.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the value in ft³ by 28316.84659. For example, 15 ft³ × 28316.84659 = 424752.6989 cm³.
Is the ft³ to cm³ conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "cubic foot (ft³)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 2 with SI prefix centi.
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