Convert cubic feet to cubic meters

1 ft³=0.02832m³

Use the converter below to change any cubic feet value into cubic meters instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

cubic meters = cubic feet × 0.02832

Reverse

cubic feet = cubic meters × 35.3147

Example: 10 ft³ × 0.02832 = 0.2832 m³.

About both units

From

Cubic Foot

ft³

The cubic foot equals 28.317 litres exactly. It is used in US HVAC and ventilation (CFM — cubic feet per minute), US natural gas billing, and appliance capacity (refrigerators, freezers). One cubic foot is roughly the volume of a standard shoebox times six.

Real-world: A typical US fridge is 20 cu ft (566 L). US HVAC flow rated in CFM. US residential gas billed per 100 cu ft (CCF).

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Cubic Meter

m³

The cubic metre is the SI derived unit of volume, equal to 1000 litres. It is used for large quantities — water supply, natural gas, concrete, shipping containers and storage tanks. A 20-foot shipping container holds about 33 m³.

Real-world: A 20 ft shipping container holds ~33 m³. UK household water use is ~130 m³/year. Natural gas is billed per m³ in Europe.

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Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter conversion table

Common cubic feet to cubic meters values for quick reference.

Cubic Foot (ft³)	Cubic Meter (m³)
1 ft³	0.02832 m³
2 ft³	0.05663 m³
5 ft³	0.1416 m³
10 ft³	0.2832 m³
20 ft³	0.5663 m³
50 ft³	1.41584 m³
100 ft³	2.83168 m³
200 ft³	5.66337 m³
500 ft³	14.1584 m³
1,000 ft³	28.3168 m³

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 ft³ = 28.317 L = 0.0283 m³.
CFM to m³/h: multiply CFM by 1.699.
1 m³ ≈ 35.3 ft³.

Avoid these

Confusing ft³ with ft² in US real-estate contexts.
Using 28 L instead of 28.32 L in precision HVAC calculations.
Mixing CCF (100 cubic feet) with CFM (cubic feet per minute) on utility bills.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters in a cubic foot?

One cubic foot equals 0.02832 cubic meters.

How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?

Multiply the cubic foot value by 0.02832 to get the equivalent in cubic meters.

What is 100 cubic feet in cubic meters?

100 cubic feet equals 2.83168 cubic meters.

Is a cubic foot bigger than a cubic meter?

No. 1 cubic foot equals 0.02832 cubic meters, so one cubic foot is smaller.

How to convert cubic feet to cubic meters without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.03 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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