Cubic Meter to Cubic Feet Converter | Converter Tools Kit

Cubic Meter to Cubic Feet Converter

Quickly and accurately convert volume measurements from cubic meters to cubic feet with our free online Cubic Meter to Cubic Feet Converter. Perfect for construction, shipping, engineering, and more.

Convert

From:

m³

To:

ft³

Result

Precision: 9 decimal places

1 cubic meter = 35.3147 cubic feet

Common Conversions

Cubic Meters (m³)	Cubic Feet (ft³)
0.1 m³	3.53147 ft³
0.5 m³	17.65735 ft³
1 m³	35.3147 ft³
2 m³	70.6294 ft³
5 m³	176.5735 ft³
10 m³	353.147 ft³
50 m³	1,765.735 ft³
100 m³	3,531.47 ft³

How It Works

Converting from cubic meters (m³) to cubic feet (ft³) is a common volume conversion, especially in construction, shipping, and engineering. This conversion bridges the metric system (cubic meters) and the imperial system (cubic feet).

Conversion Formula:

1 cubic meter = 35.3147 cubic feet

To convert cubic meters to cubic feet, multiply the cubic meter value by 35.3147:

Cubic Feet = Cubic Meters × 35.3147

Example Calculation:

To convert 2.5 cubic meters to cubic feet:

Cubic Feet = 2.5 m³ × 35.3147 = 88.28675 ft³

Our converter handles this calculation automatically and provides results with up to 9 decimal places for precision. It also formats the result to remove unnecessary trailing zeros for better readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cubic meter?

A cubic meter (m³) is the volume of a cube with edges of 1 meter in length. It’s the standard unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI) and is commonly used worldwide for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, or solid materials.

What is a cubic foot?

A cubic foot (ft³) is the volume of a cube with edges of 1 foot in length. It’s a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems, commonly used in the United States and some other countries for measuring volumes in construction, shipping, and real estate.

Why would I need to convert cubic meters to cubic feet?

This conversion is commonly needed in international trade, construction projects, shipping, and when working with materials or products from countries that use different measurement systems. For example, if you’re importing goods measured in cubic meters but your storage space is measured in cubic feet, you would need this conversion.

How accurate is this converter?

Our converter uses the standard conversion factor of 35.3147 cubic feet per cubic meter, which is accurate to the commonly accepted international standard. The calculator can display results with up to 9 decimal places for high precision needs.

What are some common uses for cubic meter and cubic foot measurements?

Cubic meters are commonly used for measuring concrete, soil, water tanks, shipping containers, and large-scale liquid storage. Cubic feet are often used in the US for measuring room volumes, refrigerator capacity, air conditioning capacity, and smaller shipping volumes.

How do I convert cubic feet back to cubic meters?

To convert from cubic feet to cubic meters, divide the cubic feet value by 35.3147 (or multiply by 0.0283168). Alternatively, you can use our Cubic Feet to Cubic Meter Converter for quick and accurate conversions.