How to convert cubic metres to cubic feet
One cubic metre equals 35.3147 cubic feet, so multiply the number of cubic metres by 35.3147:
ft³ = m³ × 35.3147
m³ = ft³ ÷ 35.3147 (1 ft³ = 0.028317 m³)
Example: 2 m³ → 2 × 35.3147 = 70.6293 ft³.
Going the other way, divide by 35.3147, or multiply by 0.028317; the cubic feet to cubic metres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Cubic metres | Cubic feet | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 ft³ | one cubic metre |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 ft³ | 2 m³ |
| 33 m³ | 1,165.38 ft³ | a 20-foot shipping container, roughly |
| 67 m³ | 2,366.08 ft³ | a 40-foot shipping container, roughly |
When you need this conversion
One cubic metre is 35.31 cubic feet. Moving companies and freight forwarders quote space in both; a 20-foot container holds about 33 m³ (1,170 ft³).
Cubic metre to cubic foot conversion table
| m³ | ft³ | m³ | ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m³ | 17.6573 ft³ | 5.5 m³ | 194.231 ft³ |
| 1 m³ | 35.3147 ft³ | 6 m³ | 211.888 ft³ |
| 1.5 m³ | 52.972 ft³ | 6.5 m³ | 229.545 ft³ |
| 2 m³ | 70.6293 ft³ | 7 m³ | 247.203 ft³ |
| 2.5 m³ | 88.2867 ft³ | 7.5 m³ | 264.86 ft³ |
| 3 m³ | 105.944 ft³ | 8 m³ | 282.517 ft³ |
| 3.5 m³ | 123.601 ft³ | 8.5 m³ | 300.175 ft³ |
| 4 m³ | 141.259 ft³ | 9 m³ | 317.832 ft³ |
| 4.5 m³ | 158.916 ft³ | 9.5 m³ | 335.489 ft³ |
| 5 m³ | 176.573 ft³ | 10 m³ | 353.147 ft³ |
About the units
- Cubic metre (m³): 1,000 litres.
- Cubic foot (ft³): exactly 28.316846592 litres.
Both are units of volume. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cubic metre?
One cubic metre is 35.3147 cubic feet. One cubic foot is 0.028317 cubic metres.
How do I convert cubic metres to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in cubic metres by 35.3147. To go back, divide by 35.3147.
What is 2 m³ in cubic feet?
2 m³ = 70.6293 ft³.
What is 33 m³ in cubic feet?
33 m³ = 1,165.38 ft³.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.