Cubic Foot Converter
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Cubic Footft³
Source UnitA cubic foot (ft³) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as the volume of a cube whose sides each measure one foot in length. It is equivalent to 28.3168 liters in SI units. The cubic foot is commonly used in various applications including construction, shipping, and storage to quantify the space available for goods and materials. It serves as a practical measure in both residential and commercial contexts, facilitating calculations related to volume and capacity.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is widely used in various industries, including construction, shipping, and logistics, to measure the volume of materials and cargo. It is essential for calculating the capacity of containers, rooms, and vehicles, making it a critical metric in design and planning. The cubic foot is also prevalent in HVAC calculations, where understanding airflow and space utilization is vital.
Fun Fact
The cubic foot is equivalent to 7.48052 gallons in the US measurement system.
Cubic Meterm³
Target UnitThe cubic meter, symbolized as m³, is a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the volume of a cube with each side measuring one meter in length. As a fundamental SI unit, it is used extensively in scientific contexts for volume measurements. One cubic meter is equivalent to 1,000 liters or 1,000,000 cubic centimeters. The cubic meter is used globally for various applications including quantifying the volume of liquids, gases, and solids in both scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used across many sectors including construction, manufacturing, and transportation. It is the standard unit for measuring large quantities of liquid and gas, such as in the water supply and natural gas industries. In construction, it measures volumes of concrete and earthworks. Its application in trade includes quantifying bulk goods and commodities.
Fun Fact
A cubic meter of water weighs about 1,000 kilograms or one metric ton.
Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Meter (ft³ to m³)
Convert Cubic Feet (ft³) to Cubic Meters (m³). Preparing a shipment 'Across the Pond'? Movers in the US quote in cubic feet, but the container capacity is often listed in CBM (Cubic Meters). This tool bridges the gap.
Divide cubic feet by approx 35.3. For example, 100 ft³ ≈ 2.83 m³.
Cubic Foot (ft³)
Definition
1728 cubic inches.
Origins & History
Traditional volume unit.
Cubic Meter (m³)
Definition
Fundamental metric volume unit.
Origins & History
Based on the meter.
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Cubic Foot
volume • Non-SI
Definition
A cubic foot (ft³) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as the volume of a cube whose sides each measure one foot in length. It is equivalent to 28.3168 liters in SI units. The cubic foot is commonly used in various applications including construction, shipping, and storage to quantify the space available for goods and materials. It serves as a practical measure in both residential and commercial contexts, facilitating calculations related to volume and capacity.
History & Origin
The concept of a cubic foot dates back to ancient civilizations that utilized the foot as a unit of measure for length. The cubic foot specifically emerged as a standard volume measure in the 19th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, as trade and commerce required standardization of measurements for efficiency and accuracy.
Etymology: The term 'cubic' derives from the Latin word 'cubus,' which means 'cube,' while 'foot' refers to the human foot's length as a measuring tool.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is widely used in various industries, including construction, shipping, and logistics, to measure the volume of materials and cargo. It is essential for calculating the capacity of containers, rooms, and vehicles, making it a critical metric in design and planning. The cubic foot is also prevalent in HVAC calculations, where understanding airflow and space utilization is vital.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The cubic foot is equivalent to 7.48052 gallons in the US measurement system.
- •A standard shipping container has a volume of about 1,172 cubic feet.
- •The cubic foot was historically used to measure grain and agricultural products, ensuring fair trade practices.
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Cubic Meter
volume • SI Unit
Definition
The cubic meter, symbolized as m³, is a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the volume of a cube with each side measuring one meter in length. As a fundamental SI unit, it is used extensively in scientific contexts for volume measurements. One cubic meter is equivalent to 1,000 liters or 1,000,000 cubic centimeters. The cubic meter is used globally for various applications including quantifying the volume of liquids, gases, and solids in both scientific and industrial contexts.
History & Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution in 1795. The metric system was developed to create a unified and rational system of measurements and has since evolved into the International System of Units (SI). The cubic meter was designed to provide a clear and consistent unit for volume, based on the meter, the base unit of length in the SI system.
Etymology: The term 'cubic meter' derives from the Latin 'cubus' meaning cube and the Greek 'metron' meaning measure.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used across many sectors including construction, manufacturing, and transportation. It is the standard unit for measuring large quantities of liquid and gas, such as in the water supply and natural gas industries. In construction, it measures volumes of concrete and earthworks. Its application in trade includes quantifying bulk goods and commodities.
💡 Fun Facts
- •A cubic meter of water weighs about 1,000 kilograms or one metric ton.
- •The Eiffel Tower contains approximately 7,300 cubic meters of concrete in its foundations.
- •A cubic meter can hold about 1,000 liters of liquid, equivalent to around 264 gallons.
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