Convert cubic foot to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Centimeter
1 ft^3 = 28316.8466 cm^3
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to cm^3:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 28316.8466 cm^3 = 424752.699 cm^3
Cubic Foot to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).