Convert Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Foot
Convert cubic centimeters to cubic feet instantly. 1 cubic centimeter = 3.531467e-5 cubic foot — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Foot to Cubic Centimeter converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a cube one centimeter on a side, exactly equal to one milliliter.
Derived from the centimeter; long used in the centimeter–gram–second (CGS) system.
Standard for engine displacement, laboratory volumes and medical dosing (often written cc).
CGS system, 19th c.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on a side (28.3168 L).
Derived by cubing the international foot (0.3048 m).
Used for natural gas, refrigerators, shipping and HVAC.
1959 yard agreement.
Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Foot conversion formula
The relationship between cubic centimeters and cubic feet:
To convert cubic centimeters to cubic feet, multiply the value in cubic centimeters by 3.531467e-5. To reverse, multiply cubic feet by 28316.846592.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic feet updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Foot to Cubic Centimeter converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic centimeters to cubic feet
- Write down the value in cubic centimeters (cm³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3.531467e-5.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic feet (ft³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic foot value by 28316.846592.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cm³ to ft³:
1 × 3.531467e-5 = 3.531467e-5 ft³
Example 2 — Convert 100 cm³ to ft³:
100 × 3.531467e-5 = 0.0035314667 ft³
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-cubic centimeter plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from cubic centimeters to cubic feet is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 cm³ × 3.531467e-5 = 0.0001412587 ft³
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-cubic centimeter sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to cubic feet aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 cm³ × 3.531467e-5 = 0.0176573334 ft³
Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Foot conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic centimeters to cubic feet:
| Cubic Centimeter [cm³] | Cubic Foot [ft³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.531467e-7 |
| 0.1 | 3.531467e-6 |
| 1 | 3.531467e-5 |
| 2 | 7.062933e-5 |
| 3 | 0.000105944 |
| 4 | 0.0001412587 |
| 5 | 0.0001765733 |
| 10 | 0.0003531467 |
| 20 | 0.0007062933 |
| 30 | 0.00105944 |
| 40 | 0.0014125867 |
| 50 | 0.0017657333 |
| 100 | 0.0035314667 |
| 500 | 0.0176573334 |
| 1000 | 0.0353146667 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet is 1 cubic centimeter?
How do I convert cubic centimeters to cubic feet?
How do I convert cubic feet back to cubic centimeters?
How many cubic feet is 100 cubic centimeters?
Popular volume unit conversions
Convert Cubic Centimeter to other volume units
Show all Cubic Centimeter conversions
Metric / SI (6 units)
US Customary (Liquid) (8 units)
Imperial (UK) (4 units)
Cubic (length-derived) (3 units)
Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cm³ = 3.531467e-5 ft³) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.