Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters

1 cubic foot = 0.02831684659 cubic meters. To convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic meters (m³), multiply by 0.02831684659.

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How to convert cubic feet to cubic meters

m³ = ft³ × 0.02831684659

Example: convert 8 cubic feet to cubic meters.
8 ft³ × 0.02831684659 = 0.2265347727 m³

The same relationship in reverse: 1 cubic meter = 35.31466672 cubic feet, so you can also divide by 35.31466672. Need the other direction? Use the cubic meters to cubic feet converter.

You will typically need this conversion for refrigerator capacity, shipping and gas usage.

Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters conversion chart

Cubic Feet (ft³)Cubic Meters (m³)
1 ft³0.028316847 m³
2 ft³0.056633693 m³
3 ft³0.08495054 m³
4 ft³0.11326739 m³
5 ft³0.14158423 m³
6 ft³0.16990108 m³
7 ft³0.19821793 m³
8 ft³0.22653477 m³
9 ft³0.25485162 m³
10 ft³0.28316847 m³
15 ft³0.4247527 m³
20 ft³0.56633693 m³
25 ft³0.70792116 m³
30 ft³0.8495054 m³
40 ft³1.1326739 m³
50 ft³1.4158423 m³
75 ft³2.1237635 m³
100 ft³2.8316847 m³
250 ft³7.0792116 m³
500 ft³14.158423 m³
1,000 ft³28.316847 m³

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Cubic Foot (ft³)

The volume of a cube one foot on each side, about 28.32 L. Used for refrigerators, gas meters and storage units.

Cubic Meter (m³)

The SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 liters. Used for water bills, concrete and shipping containers.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in a cubic foot?

1 cubic foot = 0.02831684659 cubic meters. Going the other way, 1 cubic meter = 35.31466672 cubic feet.

How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?

To convert cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply by 0.02831684659. The formula is m³ = ft³ × 0.02831684659.

What is 8 ft³ in m³?

8 cubic feet is 0.2265347727 cubic meters (8 ft³ × 0.02831684659 = 0.2265347727 m³).

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