cubic foot To cubic meter Converter

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Convert Meter-cubic Foot to Meter-cubic Meter

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Effortlessly Convert Volume: ft³ to m³


(Last Updated On: 2024-04-04)

Discover the ease of converting cubic feet to cubic meters with our intuitive ft³ to m³ Converter, designed by Newtum. Delve into the simplicity of volume conversion and satisfy your curiosity!

What are cubic foot and cubic meter

Definition of cubic foot

A cubic foot is a unit of volume used in the imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems. It represents the volume of a cube with sides that are one foot (12 inches) in length. This unit is commonly used in the United States for measuring the volume of materials, such as wood and concrete, and for expressing the volume of storage spaces like refrigerators and shipping containers.

Definition of cubic meter

A cubic meter is a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as m³. It is the volume contained within a cube whose edges each measure one meter in length. The cubic meter is widely used around the world for the quantification of three-dimensional spaces and materials, such as water, sand, and shipping containers, and is the standard unit for many engineering and construction measurements.

cubic foot to cubic meter Conversion Table

Cubic Foot (ft³) Cubic Meter (m³)
1 ft³ 0.0283 m³
2 ft³ 0.0566 m³
3 ft³ 0.0849 m³
4 ft³ 0.1133 m³
5 ft³ 0.1416 m³
6 ft³ 0.1699 m³
7 ft³ 0.1982 m³
8 ft³ 0.2265 m³
9 ft³ 0.2549 m³
10 ft³ 0.2832 m³

Conversion of cubic foot to cubic meter

1 ft³ = 0.0283 m³
1 m³ = 35.3147 ft³

Example 1:
convert 10 ft³ to m³:
10 ft³ = 10 × 0.0283 m³ = 0.283 m³

Example 2:
convert 20 ft³ to m³:
20 ft³ = 20 × 0.0283 m³ = 0.566 m³

History of cubic foot and cubic meter

A brief history of the cubic foot to cubic meter conversion reveals its roots in the international adoption of the metric system. This conversion became crucial as trade and science demanded a universal measurement system, leading to a widespread need for reliable and accurate conversion methods between imperial and metric units.

How to use cubic foot to cubic meter Converter

Real Life Applications of cubic foot to cubic meter

Explore how the Meter-cubic Foot to Meter-cubic Meter Converter bridges the gap between imperial and metric systems in real-world scenarios.

Solved Examples ft³ to m³

Example 1:
Convert 15 ft³ to m³:
15 ft³ = 15 × 0.0283 m³ = 0.4245 m³

Example 2:
Convert 50 ft³ to m³:
50 ft³ = 50 × 0.0283 m³ = 1.415 m³

FAQs: ft³ to m³ Converter

Q1: What is a cubic foot?
A: A cubic foot is a unit of volume in the imperial system, measuring the space inside a cube with 1-foot sides.

Q2: How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?
A: Use our ft³ to m³ Converter by entering the cubic feet value and clicking 'Convert' to get the cubic meter equivalent.

Q3: Can I convert cubic meters back to cubic feet?
A: Yes, our converter can also perform the reverse calculation from cubic meters to cubic feet.