Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter Conversion

Convert between Cubic Foot and Cubic Meter quickly and accurately.

From Cubic Foot

ft³

To Cubic Meter

m³

How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter

Conversion Formula

1 ft³ = 0.028 m³

1 m³ = 35.315 ft³

Example

Convert 15 ft³ to m³:

15 ft³ = 15 × 0.028 m³ = 0.425 m³

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - lumber units you're converting between

Cubic Foot

ft³

Definition

A cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one foot. It is commonly used in the United States for measuring lumber volumes, construction materials, and wood products.

History/Origin

The cubic foot was derived from the imperial system of measurements, based on the foot unit. It has been widely used in the United States and other countries using imperial measurements for volume calculations.

Current Use

Cubic feet are widely used in the lumber industry, construction, and woodworking for measuring wood volumes, material quantities, and storage capacities, particularly in North American markets.

Multiplier

0.028

Offset

Cubic Meter

m³

Definition

The cubic meter is the SI base unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with sides of one meter. It is the standard unit for measuring lumber volumes in the metric system and international trade.

History/Origin

The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system in France during the 1790s. It became the international standard for volume measurements and is widely used in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications worldwide.

Current Use

Cubic meters are extensively used in the lumber industry for measuring wood volumes, in construction for material calculations, and in international trade for standardized volume measurements across different countries and regions.

Multiplier

Offset