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To convert from Cubic foot (ft3) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Liter (l) and Fluid Ounce (fl-oz).
Let's convert 5 Cubic foot (ft3) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Cubic foot (ft3) is equal to Cubic Centimeter (cm3).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Cubic foot (ft3) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3):
| Cubic feet | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 ft3 | cm3 |
| 0.001 ft3 | cm3 |
| 0.1 ft3 | cm3 |
| 1 ft3 | cm3 |
| 2 ft3 | cm3 |
| 3 ft3 | cm3 |
| 4 ft3 | cm3 |
| 5 ft3 | cm3 |
| 6 ft3 | cm3 |
| 7 ft3 | cm3 |
| 8 ft3 | cm3 |
| 9 ft3 | cm3 |
| 10 ft3 | cm3 |
| 20 ft3 | cm3 |
| 30 ft3 | cm3 |
| 40 ft3 | cm3 |
| 50 ft3 | cm3 |
| 100 ft3 | cm3 |
| 1000 ft3 | cm3 |
| 10000 ft3 | cm3 |
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A cubic foot (ft3) is a standard unit of volume used in the United States imperial system.
It represents the space inside a cube that is one foot long on every side. The plural form is cubic feet.
It can be hard to picture a measurement, but a cubic foot is a widespread size.
Imagine a standard cardboard box measuring 1 foot wide, 1 foot long, and 1 foot high. This space can hold:
This real-world comparison helps you estimate the volume of everyday spaces, from the capacity of a fish tank to the amount of soil needed for a garden bed.
The cubic foot is used to measure volume in many household and commercial applications.
You will often see it used to describe:
In a world that often uses the metric system, it's helpful to know how to convert cubic feet.
This is crucial for international trade, scientific work, or just understanding product specs from other countries.
For a quick estimate, remember that a cubic foot can hold more than 28 one-liter water bottles.
A cubic centimeter (cm3) is a fundamental unit of volume in the metric system.
It is equal to one-thousandth of a liter. The plural form is cubic centimeters.
A cubic centimeter is exactly equal to one milliliter (1 cm3 = 1 mL).
Because they are identical, converting between cm3 and mL is a simple one-to-one conversion.
This crucial equivalence is widely used in science, particularly in chemistry and medicine, as well as in everyday tasks like cooking.
The abbreviation "cc" is a common substitute for cubic centimeters, especially in the medical and automotive fields.
In Medicine: A cc is used to measure dosages of liquid medicine for injections. For example, a syringe labeled "10cc" can hold 10 cubic centimeters (or 10 mL) of fluid.
In Automotive: In the car world, cc refers to an engine's displacement—the total volume of all its cylinders. A "1500cc engine" has cylinders that can displace 1500 cubic centimeters of air and fuel.
To visualize the volume of a single cubic centimeter, imagine a small cube with each side measuring exactly 1 centimeter in length, width, and height.
This is about the size of a standard sugar cube or a small die used in board games.
Understanding this physical size helps in estimating volumes and appreciating the unit's scale in practical situations.