Convert Cubic Meters to Cubic Feet
1 cubic meter (m³) equals 35.31466672 cubic feet (ft³).
1 m³ = 35.31466672 ft³
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How to Convert Cubic Meter to Cubic Foot
- 1 m³ = 35.31466672 ft³
- 1 ft³ = 0.02831684659 m³
- Example: convert 15 m³ to ft³: 15 m³ = 15 × 35.31466672 ft³ = 529.7200008 ft³
Formula
ft³ = m³ × 35.31466672149
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 m³ = 1 m × 1 m × 1 m
- 1 ft³ = (0.3048 m)³ = 0.028316846592 m³
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Cubic Meter definition: cubic meter; Cubic Foot definition: cubic foot.
Worked examples
- 1 m³ is 35.31466672 ft³.
1 m³ × 35.31466672 = 35.31466672 ft³ - A 20 ft shipping container of about 33 m³ holds 1165.384002 ft³.
33 m³ × 35.31466672 = 1165.384002 ft³
Cubic Meter to Cubic Foot conversion table
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Cubic Feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 m³ | 0.03531466672 ft³ |
| 0.01 m³ | 0.3531466672 ft³ |
| 0.05 m³ | 1.765733336 ft³ |
| 0.1 m³ | 3.531466672 ft³ |
| 0.25 m³ | 8.82866668 ft³ |
| 0.5 m³ | 17.65733336 ft³ |
| 1 m³ | 35.31466672 ft³ |
| 2 m³ | 70.62933344 ft³ |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733336 ft³ |
| 10 m³ | 353.1466672 ft³ |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933344 ft³ |
| 25 m³ | 882.866668 ft³ |
| 33 m³ | 1165.384002 ft³ |
| 50 m³ | 1765.733336 ft³ |
| 67 m³ | 2366.08267 ft³ |
| 100 m³ | 3531.466672 ft³ |
| 200 m³ | 7062.933344 ft³ |
| 500 m³ | 17657.33336 ft³ |
| 1000 m³ | 35314.66672 ft³ |
| 10000 m³ | 353146.6672 ft³ |
Where it's used
Room, container and gas volumes in m³ are converted to ft³ for US HVAC load calculations, shipping and natural-gas metering.
Cubic Meter to other volume units
| Conversion | 1 m³ equals |
|---|---|
| cubic meter to liter | 1000 L |
| cubic meter to milliliter | 1000000 mL |
| cubic meter to cubic centimeter | 1000000 cm³ |
| cubic meter to cubic foot | 35.31466672 ft³ |
| cubic meter to cubic inch | 61023.74409 in³ |
| cubic meter to US gallon | 264.1720524 gal (US) |
| cubic meter to imperial gallon | 219.9692483 gal (imp) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in a cubic meter?
1 m³ = 35.31466672 ft³.
How many cubic feet are in 1 cubic meter?
1 m³ = 35.31466672 ft³.
How do I convert cubic meters to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in m³ by 35.31466672. For example, 15 m³ × 35.31466672 = 529.7200008 ft³.
Is the m³ to ft³ 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
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 2, coherent derived units.
- 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)".
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