Convert Cubic Meters to Cubic Feet
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Converting Cubic Meters to Cubic Feet
Converting cubic meters to cubic feet is important in construction, shipping, and engineering, particularly when working between metric and imperial measurement systems for volume calculations.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between cubic meters and cubic feet is: 1 cubic meter = 35.3147 cubic feet. To convert a volume in cubic meters to cubic feet, multiply the cubic meter value by 35.3147.
Common Conversion Values
| Cubic Meters | Cubic Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35.3147 |
| 2 | 70.6294 |
| 5 | 176.574 |
| 10 | 353.147 |
| 100 | 3531.47 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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.
Historical Context
The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The cubic foot has ancient origins and was standardized along with other imperial measurements. The precise relationship between them was established when the foot was defined in terms of the meter in 1959.