Convert Pipes to Cubic Feet
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Cubic Feet (ft³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ft³ = pipe × 16.84375
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Pipes (pipe) | Cubic Feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 16.8438 ft³ |
| 2 pipe | 33.6875 ft³ |
| 5 pipe | 84.2188 ft³ |
| 10 pipe | 168.438 ft³ |
| 25 pipe | 421.094 ft³ |
| 50 pipe | 842.188 ft³ |
| 100 pipe | 1684.38 ft³ |