Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter
Convert cubic feet to cubic meters instantly. 1 cubic foot = 0.0283168466 cubic meter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Meter to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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 Meter
The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume: the volume of a cube one meter on each edge. It is the anchor for all volume conversions.
Defined from the meter, the SI base unit of length, fixed by the speed of light since 1983.
The standard scientific and industrial unit of volume worldwide; used for water, gas, concrete and freight.
SI base derivation.
Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter conversion formula
The relationship between cubic feet and cubic meters:
To convert cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.0283168466. To reverse, multiply cubic meters by 35.3146667215.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic meters 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 Meter to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic feet to cubic meters
- Write down the value in cubic feet (ft³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0283168466.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic meters (m³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic meter value by 35.3146667215.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ft³ to m³:
1 × 0.0283168466 = 0.0283168466 m³
Example 2 — Convert 100 ft³ to m³:
100 × 0.0283168466 = 2.8316846592 m³
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-cubic foot piece of furniture converts to a value in cubic meters that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 ft³ × 0.0283168466 = 2.0388129546 m³
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-cubic foot-tall child measures a value in cubic meters that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 ft³ × 0.0283168466 = 4.2475269888 m³
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 cubic feet into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in cubic meters — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 ft³ × 0.0283168466 = 5.0970323866 m³
Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic feet to cubic meters:
| Cubic Foot [ft³] | Cubic Meter [m³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0002831685 |
| 0.1 | 0.0028316847 |
| 1 | 0.0283168466 |
| 2 | 0.0566336932 |
| 3 | 0.0849505398 |
| 4 | 0.1132673864 |
| 5 | 0.141584233 |
| 10 | 0.2831684659 |
| 20 | 0.5663369318 |
| 30 | 0.8495053978 |
| 40 | 1.1326738637 |
| 50 | 1.4158423296 |
| 100 | 2.8316846592 |
| 500 | 14.158423296 |
| 1000 | 28.316846592 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ft³ = 0.0283168466 m³) 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.