How to convert cubic feet to cubic meters
- Take the value in cubic feet.
- Use the formula cubic meters = cubic feet × 0.02831684659.
- For example, 1 ft³ is 0.0283 m³.
About cubic feet and cubic meters
A cubic foot is 0.0283168 m³, or 28.3 liters. Multiply cubic feet by 0.0283168 to get cubic meters, or divide by 35 for a quick estimate that comes out less than 1% high.
US fridges, freezers, storage units and moving estimates are sized in cubic feet. Shipping companies and most of the world quote cubic meters, so a move or a freight booking often needs both.
Examples
- 1 ft³ (one cubic foot) is 0.0283 m³
- 20 ft³ (a 20 cu ft refrigerator) is 0.566 m³
- 27 ft³ (one cubic yard) is 0.765 m³
- 1,000 ft³ (a room 10 by 10 by 10 ft) is 28.32 m³
Cubic feet to cubic meters chart
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0142 |
| 1 | 0.0283 |
| 2 | 0.0566 |
| 3 | 0.085 |
| 5 | 0.142 |
| 7.5 | 0.212 |
| 10 | 0.283 |
| 15 | 0.425 |
| 20 | 0.566 |
| 25 | 0.708 |
| 27 | 0.765 |
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 30 | 0.85 |
| 35 | 0.991 |
| 40 | 1.13 |
| 50 | 1.42 |
| 75 | 2.12 |
| 100 | 2.83 |
| 200 | 5.66 |
| 500 | 14.16 |
| 1,000 | 28.32 |
| 2,000 | 56.63 |
| 5,000 | 141.58 |