Convert cubic foot to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cubic Inch
1 ft^3 = 1728.00000048819 in^3
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to in^3:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 1728.00000048819 in^3 = 25920.0000073229 in^3
Cubic Foot to Cubic Inch 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 Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.