Convert cubic foot to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter
1 ft^3 = 0.0283168466 m^3
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to m^3:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 0.0283168466 m^3 = 0.424752699 m^3
Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.