This converter turns cubic meters into cubic feet instantly, using the exact factor 1 cubic meter = 35.31466672 cubic feet. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
One thousand litres, the SI-derived unit for large volumes like water tanks and gas supply. The volume of a one-foot cube — used for shipping, refrigerators and natural gas.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
cubic meters- The amount you are converting, measured in cubic meters
35.31466672- The exact number of cubic feet in one cubic meter
cubic feet- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of cubic meters you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 35.31466672, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in cubic feet, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 cubic meters
Multiply 5 by 35.314667. That gives 176.5733 cubic feet. A quick sanity check: one cubic meter is larger than one cubic foot, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 cubic meters
72 × 35.314667 = 2,542.66 cubic feet. Working backwards, 2,542.66 ÷ 35.314667 returns 72 cubic meters, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cubic meter?
Exactly 35.31466672. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert cubic meters to cubic feet?
Cubic Feet = cubic meters × 35.31466672. To reverse it, divide instead: cubic meters = cubic feet ÷ 35.31466672, which is the same as multiplying by 0.02831684659.
Is the cubic meter bigger than the cubic foot?
Yes. One cubic meter equals 35.3147 cubic feet, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other cubic-meters to cubic-feet converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a cubic meter?
One thousand litres, the SI-derived unit for large volumes like water tanks and gas supply.
What is a cubic foot?
The volume of a one-foot cube — used for shipping, refrigerators and natural gas.
Cubic Meters to cubic feet reference table
| Cubic Meters | Cubic Feet |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m³ | 17.6573 ft³ |
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 ft³ |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 ft³ |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 ft³ |
| 5 m³ | 176.5733 ft³ |
| 10 m³ | 353.1467 ft³ |
| 15 m³ | 529.72 ft³ |
| 20 m³ | 706.2933 ft³ |
| 25 m³ | 882.8667 ft³ |
| 50 m³ | 1,765.73 ft³ |
| 75 m³ | 2,648.6 ft³ |
| 100 m³ | 3,531.47 ft³ |
| 250 m³ | 8,828.67 ft³ |
| 500 m³ | 17,657.33 ft³ |
| 1000 m³ | 35,314.67 ft³ |
Exact factor: 1 cubic meter = 35.31466672 cubic feet. Values rounded for display.