Cubic Metres to Cubic Feet Converter
Convert cubic metres to cubic feet — one cubic metre is 35.315 cubic feet. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One cubic metre is 35.3147 cubic feet — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the cubic metres to cubic feet converter works
Volumes convert through the litre (exactly 1 dm³). The US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L (231 cubic inches); the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 L. A US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, an imperial fluid ounce 28.4131 mL; a US pint is 16 US fl oz, an imperial pint 20 imperial fl oz.
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 m³ | 3.5315 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 0.5 m³ | 17.6573 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 ft³ | cubic metre to cubic feet |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 10 m³ | 353.1467 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 28.3168 m³ | 999.9984 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.7333 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.4667 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
| 500 m³ | 17,657.3334 ft³ | cubic metres to cubic feet |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in litres |
|---|---|---|
| millilitre | mL | 0.001 litre |
| litre | L | 1 litre |
| cubic metre | m³ | 1,000 litre |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 litre |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 litre |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 litre |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 litre |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 litre |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 litre |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 litre |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 litre |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 litre |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 litre |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 litre |
FAQFrequently asked questions about volume conversion
How many cubic feet in a cubic metre?
35.3147 cubic feet.
Why is the number so large?
Because the conversion is cubed: a metre is 3.28 feet, and 3.28³ is 35.3.
What is a cubic metre of soil?
About 1.3 to 1.6 tonnes depending on moisture — it is a volume, so the mass depends on the material.
How many cubic feet is a shipping container?
A 20-foot container holds about 33 m³, which is roughly 1,170 cubic feet.
What is 1 cubic foot in litres?
28.317 litres.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.