Cubic Meters to Cubic Feet Converter
Convert cubic meters to cubic feet — one cubic meter is 35.315 cubic feet. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One cubic meter is 35.3147 cubic feet — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the cubic meters to cubic feet converter works
Volumes convert through the liter (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 US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 m³ | 3.5315 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 0.5 m³ | 17.6573 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 ft³ | cubic meter to cubic feet |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 10 m³ | 353.1467 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 28.3168 m³ | 999.9984 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.7333 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.4667 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
| 500 m³ | 17,657.3334 ft³ | cubic meters to cubic feet |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in liters |
|---|---|---|
| milliliter | mL | 0.001 liter |
| liter | L | 1 liter |
| cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 liter |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 liter |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 liter |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 liter |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 liter |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 liter |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 liter |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 liter |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 liter |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 liter |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 liter |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 liter |
FAQFrequently asked questions about volume conversion
How many cubic feet in a cubic meter?
35.3147 cubic feet.
Why is the number so large?
Because the conversion is cubed: a meter is 3.28 feet, and 3.28³ is 35.3.
What is a cubic meter 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 liters?
28.317 liters.
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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.