Cubic Measurement Converter

Convert cubic metres, cubic feet, cubic yards, litres and more — ideal for concrete, soil and shipping.

Convert cubic and volume units

This cubic measurement converter handles units of three-dimensional volume — cubic centimetres, litres, cubic metres, cubic inches, cubic feet, and cubic yards — plus US and UK gallons. It is especially useful for ordering bulk materials like concrete, soil, gravel, and mulch, which are sold by cubic metre or cubic yard.

Common cubic conversions

FromToResult
1 cubic metrecubic feet35.31 ft³
1 cubic yardcubic metres0.7646 m³
1 cubic metrelitres1,000 l
1 cubic footlitres28.32 l

Ordering building materials

Concrete and aggregates are usually sold by the cubic metre (UK) or cubic yard (US). One cubic yard is about 0.765 cubic metres. To work out exactly how much you need for a slab or path, use our concrete calculator or gravel calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic feet in a cubic metre?

One cubic metre equals about 35.31 cubic feet.