Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters Converter

Enter a volume, pick a direction and get the result in cubic feet or cubic metres.

Numbers only. For example 100 cubic feet or 2.5 cubic metres.

Conversion direction

This result is an estimate only. Double-check important figures before relying on them.

How it is calculated

  • Cubic feet to cubic metres: multiply by 0.028316846592
  • Cubic metres to cubic feet: divide by 0.028316846592 (about 35.3147)
  • It follows from 1 foot = 0.3048 metres, cubed

For a box or room, use the volume calculator.

Worked example

  • 100 ft³ × 0.028316846592 = 2.8317 m³
  • 1 m³ ÷ 0.028316846592 = 35.3147 ft³

Why your number may differ

The result is shown to 4 decimal places. Shipping lines may round cargo volume up to the next 0.01 m³.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic metres are in a cubic foot?

One cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic metres, which is about 28.3168 litres.

How many cubic feet are in a cubic metre?

One cubic metre is about 35.3147 cubic feet.

When is this useful?

For shipping and freight (CBM), air conditioning airflow in CFM, storage space, and fridge or freezer capacity.