How to Convert Cubed Feet to Cubic Meters

Box volume can be measured in cubic feet or cubic meters.

Cubic feet, sometimes called cubed feet, and cubic meters denote the volume of an object. "Cubic" means three dimensions, such as length, width and height. In the United States, cubic feet is more common. Cubic meters, however, are more common around the world. You may need to convert from cubic feet to cubic meters if you are measuring the size of a package but the mailing service charges based on this size as measured in cubic meters.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Multiply the number of cubic feet by 0.02831685 to convert to cubic meters. For example, to convert 30 cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply 30 by 0.02831685 to get 0.8495 cubic meters.

2. Divide the number of cubic feet by 35.3147 to confirm your conversion to cubic meters. For example, divide 30 by 35.3147 to confirm your answer of 0.8495 cubic meters.

3. Check your answer using an online converter (see Resources). Input your measurement in cubic feet and press "Go" or the appropriate button.

References

• University of North Carolina: Units: C

Resources

• Metric Conversions: Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters Conversion