UnitSnapCubic Meters to Cubic Feet
1 m³ = 35.31467 ft³
Cubic meters to cubic feet is used when metric volumes meet American or British specifications: shipping and moving quotes, appliance capacities, and natural gas usage. Freight is often measured in cubic meters, while US moving trucks, refrigerators, and gas bills commonly use cubic feet.
When you need to convert cubic meters to cubic feet
- Comparing a metric shipping quote with a US moving truck capacity
- Converting room or storage volume for HVAC sizing in the US
- Translating natural gas usage between metric meters and US billing units
- Matching a metric concrete or soil volume to US supplier quotes
How to convert cubic meters to cubic feet
ft³ = m³ × 35.31467
Example: 5 m³ = 176.5733 ft³
Common volumes
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Cubic Feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m³ | 3.531467 ft³ |
| 0.5 m³ | 17.65733 ft³ |
| 1 m³ | 35.31467 ft³ |
| 2 m³ | 70.62933 ft³ |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733 ft³ |
| 10 m³ | 353.1467 ft³ |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933 ft³ |
| 30 m³ | 1,059.44 ft³ |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.733 ft³ |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.467 ft³ |
Tips for converting cubic meters to cubic feet
- Since 1 ft is exactly 0.3048 m, 1 m³ is about 35.31 ft³. Multiplying by 35 is within about 1%.
- Cube the length factor, not just multiply by 3.28; cubic conversions grow fast and that mistake is common.
- US natural gas bills often use CCF, meaning 100 cubic feet, so divide the cubic-foot result by 100 to compare.
Cubic Meters to Cubic Feet conversion table
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Cubic Feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 35.31467 ft³ |
| 2 m³ | 70.62933 ft³ |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 ft³ |
| 4 m³ | 141.2587 ft³ |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733 ft³ |
| 6 m³ | 211.888 ft³ |
| 7 m³ | 247.2027 ft³ |
| 8 m³ | 282.5173 ft³ |
| 9 m³ | 317.832 ft³ |
| 10 m³ | 353.1467 ft³ |
| 15 m³ | 529.72 ft³ |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933 ft³ |
| 25 m³ | 882.8667 ft³ |
| 30 m³ | 1,059.44 ft³ |
| 40 m³ | 1,412.587 ft³ |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.733 ft³ |
| 75 m³ | 2,648.6 ft³ |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.467 ft³ |
| 250 m³ | 8,828.667 ft³ |
| 500 m³ | 17,657.33 ft³ |
| 1,000 m³ | 35,314.67 ft³ |
About the units
Cubic Meters: The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 liters. It is used for water, gas and concrete.
Cubic Feet: The cubic foot is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to about 28.32 liters, used for appliances, storage and gas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in 1 cubic meter?
1 cubic meter equals 35.31467 cubic feet.
How many cubic meters are in 1 cubic foot?
1 cubic foot equals 0.02831685 cubic meters.
How do I convert cubic meters to cubic feet?
Use the formula ft³ = m³ × 35.31467.
What is 10 cubic meters in cubic feet?
10 cubic meters equals 353.1467 cubic feet.
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Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated