A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters.
Cubic feet to Metric cups Converter — ft3 to metric cup
Convert Cubic foot (ft3) to Metric cup (metric cup) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot = 113.2673864 metric cup). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Cubic feet to Metric cups converter
Converter
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.
A metric cup is 250 milliliters.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.00025.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic feet to Metric cups
Cubic foot and Metric cup 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 typically associated with united States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing), while Metric cup is typically associated with australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement).
Formula
metric cups = cubic feet × 113.267386368
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 metric cup equals 0.00025 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot-to-metric cup factor of 113.267386368.
Simple example
1 ft3 × 113.2673864 = 113.2673864 metric cup
1 cubic foot = 113.2673864 metric cups.
Real-world example
10 ft3 × 113.2673864 = 1,132.673864 metric cup
10 cubic feet = 1,132.673864 metric cups.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot (ft3) | Metric cup (metric cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft3 | 113.2673864 metric cup |
| 5 ft3 | 566.3369318 metric cup |
| 10 ft3 | 1,132.673864 metric cup |
| 25 ft3 | 2,831.684659 metric cup |
| 50 ft3 | 5,663.369318 metric cup |
| 100 ft3 | 11,326.73864 metric cup |
Reverse conversion: Metric cup to Cubic foot
113.2673864 metric cup × 0.00882866668 = 1 ft3
113.2673864 metric cups = 1 cubic feet.
cubic feet = metric cups × 0.00882866668037
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric cup to Cubic foot.
Cubic foot vs. Metric cup
| Aspect | Cubic foot | Metric cup |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US/imperial customary unit | Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries) |
| Typical use | US natural gas utility billing (often in hundreds or thousands of cubic feet) | Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries |
| Where it's used | United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing) | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement) |
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 Metric cup
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Where it's used: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)
Metric cup vs. US cup. The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Uses of the Metric cup today
- Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries
- Baking and portion measurement
History of the Metric cup
As Commonwealth countries metricated through the 20th century, cookbook publishers and standards bodies adopted a round 250 mL 'metric cup' so recipes could use a convenient, easily-scaled volume rather than the US's 240 mL or older imperial teacup conventions.
Historical origin. Metric cup was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Cubic foot — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern foot and its derived volume unit.
Metric cup — sources
- National Measurement Institute (Australia) — Kitchen measures — Documents the 250 mL metric cup standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric cups are in 1 cubic foot?
1 cubic foot equals 113.2673864 metric cups, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot to metric cup?
Multiply the cubic foot value by 113.2673864. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric cup back to cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric cup equals 0.0088286667 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 metric cup?
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Is the cubic foot to metric cup conversion exact?
Yes. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between metric cup vs. us cup?
The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Where is the cubic foot still used today?
United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing)