A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters.
Cubic feet to Cubic Centimeters Converter — ft3 to cm3
Convert Cubic foot (ft3) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot = 28,316.84659 cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Cubic feet to Cubic Centimeters converter
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Volume Converter
Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 1e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Cubic feet to Cubic Centimeters
Cubic foot and Cubic Centimeter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Cubic foot is most often used for us natural gas utility billing (often in hundreds or thousands of cubic feet).
Formula
cubic centimeters = cubic feet × 28316.846592
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot equals 0.028316846592 base units, and 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot-to-cubic centimeter factor of 28316.846592.
Simple example
1 ft3 × 28316.84659 = 28,316.84659 cm3
1 cubic foot = 28,316.84659 cubic centimeters.
Real-world example
10 ft3 × 28316.84659 = 283,168.4659 cm3
10 cubic feet = 283,168.4659 cubic centimeters.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot (ft3) | Cubic Centimeter (cm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft3 | 28,316.84659 cm3 |
| 5 ft3 | 141,584.233 cm3 |
| 10 ft3 | 283,168.4659 cm3 |
| 25 ft3 | 707,921.1648 cm3 |
| 50 ft3 | 1,415,842.33 cm3 |
| 100 ft3 | 2,831,684.659 cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Centimeter to Cubic foot
1 cm3 × 0.00003531466672 = 0.0000353147 ft3
1 cubic centimeter = 0.0000353147 cubic feet.
cubic feet = cubic centimeters × 0.0000353146667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Centimeter to Cubic foot.
Understanding the Cubic foot
Cubic foot (ft3) measures volume. A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters, derived from the 1959 international foot. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing)
Uses of the Cubic foot today
- US natural gas utility billing (often in hundreds or thousands of cubic feet)
- HVAC airflow and building-volume calculations
- Lumber, concrete, and construction material estimation in the US
History of the Cubic foot
The cubic foot, like the square foot, follows from the standardized foot (exactly 0.3048 m since the 1959 international agreement) rather than having a separate historical definition.
Historical origin. Cubic foot was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic foot — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern foot and its derived volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 cubic foot?
1 cubic foot equals 28,316.84659 cubic centimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot to cubic centimeter?
Multiply the cubic foot value by 28316.84659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic centimeter back to cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.0000353147 cubic feet. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot?
Cubic foot (ft3) measures volume. A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters, derived from the 1959 international foot. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic foot to cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters, derived from the 1959 international foot. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the cubic foot still used today?
United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing)