Convert Cubic Feet to Pipes
Convert Cubic Feet (ft³) to Pipes (pipe) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pipe = ft³ × 0.05936920223
About Cubic Feet
A cubic foot (ft³) is the volume of a cube with sides of one foot (30.48 cm), equal to approximately 28.317 liters. It is widely used in US construction, HVAC engineering, natural gas distribution, and real estate. Natural gas consumption is billed in cubic feet (Ccf = 100 ft³, Mcf = 1,000 ft³); refrigerator, oven, and storage compartment capacity are rated in cubic feet; and concrete or soil orders are quoted in cubic yards or cubic feet. One cubic foot of water weighs approximately 62.4 pounds. Air conditioning units are sized in BTU per hour for room volumes measured in cubic feet.
About Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Pipes (pipe) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.0593692 pipe |
| 2 ft³ | 0.118738 pipe |
| 5 ft³ | 0.296846 pipe |
| 10 ft³ | 0.593692 pipe |
| 25 ft³ | 1.48423 pipe |
| 50 ft³ | 2.96846 pipe |
| 100 ft³ | 5.93692 pipe |