Convert Metric Cup to Cubic Foot
Convert metric cups to cubic feet instantly. 1 metric cup = 0.0088286667 cubic foot — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Foot to Metric Cup converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Metric Cup
A metric cup is exactly 250 milliliters.
Adopted with metrication in Australia, New Zealand and other countries.
Standard cooking cup in metric-recipe countries.
Metrication, 20th 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.
Metric Cup to Cubic Foot conversion formula
The relationship between metric cups and cubic feet:
To convert metric cups to cubic feet, multiply the value in metric cups by 0.0088286667. To reverse, multiply cubic feet by 113.267386368.
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 Metric Cup converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert metric cups to cubic feet
- Write down the value in metric cups (cup).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0088286667.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic feet (ft³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic foot value by 113.267386368.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cup to ft³:
1 × 0.0088286667 = 0.0088286667 ft³
Example 2 — Convert 100 cup to ft³:
100 × 0.0088286667 = 0.882866668 ft³
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-metric cup 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 cup × 0.0088286667 = 4.4143333402 ft³
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-metric cup plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from metric cups to cubic feet is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 cup × 0.0088286667 = 0.0353146667 ft³
Metric Cup to Cubic Foot conversion table
Standard reference values for converting metric cups to cubic feet:
| Metric Cup [cup] | Cubic Foot [ft³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 8.828667e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0008828667 |
| 1 | 0.0088286667 |
| 2 | 0.0176573334 |
| 3 | 0.026486 |
| 4 | 0.0353146667 |
| 5 | 0.0441433334 |
| 10 | 0.0882866668 |
| 20 | 0.1765733336 |
| 30 | 0.2648600004 |
| 40 | 0.3531466672 |
| 50 | 0.441433334 |
| 100 | 0.882866668 |
| 500 | 4.4143333402 |
| 1000 | 8.8286666804 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cup = 0.0088286667 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 Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.