Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters
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Converting Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters
Converting cubic feet to cubic meters is essential in construction, shipping, and engineering, particularly when translating between US customary and international metric volume measurements.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between cubic feet and cubic meters is: 1 cubic foot = 0.0283168 cubic meters. To convert a volume in cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply the cubic foot value by 0.0283168.
Common Conversion Values
| Cubic Feet | Cubic Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0283168 |
| 10 | 0.283168 |
| 35.3147 | 1 |
| 100 | 2.83168 |
| 1000 | 28.3168 |
Unit Definitions
Cubic Feet
The cubic foot (symbol: ft³) is an imperial and US customary unit of volume, equal to the volume of a cube with edges one foot in length. It is commonly used in the United States and some other countries for measuring volumes in construction, shipping, and engineering.
Cubic Meters
The cubic meter (symbol: m³) is the SI derived unit of volume, equal to the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length. It is used worldwide for measuring large volumes in construction, engineering, and shipping.
Historical Context
The cubic foot has ancient origins and was standardized along with other imperial measurements. The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The precise relationship between them was established when the foot was defined in terms of the meter in 1959.