Convert Cubic feet to Cubic metres
Convert Cubic feet (ft³) to Cubic metres (m³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³ = ft³ × 0.02831684659
About Cubic feet
The cubic foot (ft³) = 0.028316846592 m³ (exact) - the primary US lumber volume unit for large structural timber; also underlies the cord (128 ft³) and board foot (1 bf = 1/12 ft³ nominal). US Forest Service sale contracts specify cruise volumes in Mbf or ft³. Export docs for EU/Asia convert to m³: 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³. 1 ft³ = 0.02832 m³ = 1,728 in³ ≈ 12 bf.
About Cubic metres
The cubic metre (m³) is the SI unit for all international timber trade and FAO forest statistics. Global roundwood production > 4 billion m³/year (2022); sawnwood ≈ 500 million m³/year. European C24 structural timber priced in EUR/m³; CLT mass-timber buildings use 500-2,000 m³ of panels. FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody tracks certified fibre in m³. 1 m³ = 1 stere = 35.315 ft³ ≈ 423.8 bf.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Cubic metres (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.0283168 m³ |
| 2 ft³ | 0.0566337 m³ |
| 5 ft³ | 0.141584 m³ |
| 10 ft³ | 0.283168 m³ |
| 25 ft³ | 0.707921 m³ |
| 50 ft³ | 1.41584 m³ |
| 100 ft³ | 2.83168 m³ |