Online calculator to convert cubic decimeters to cubic feet (dm3 to ft3) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Volume units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between cubic decimeters and cubic feet.
What is a cubic decimeter (dm3)?
A cubic decimeter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for cubic decimeter is dm3. There are 28.3168466 cubic decimeters in a cubic foot. The International spelling for this unit is cubic decimetre.
What is a cubic foot (ft3)?
A cubic foot is a unit of volume in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for cubic foot is ft3. There are 0.03531467 cubic feet in a cubic decimeter.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from dm3 to ft3 is:
ft3 = dm3 ÷ 28.3168466
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from cubic decimeters to cubic feet (dm3 to ft3).
Cubic Decimeter to Cubic Feet Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5,000 cubic decimeters to cubic feet (show work) Formula: dm3 ÷ 28.3168466 = ft3 Calculations: 5,000 dm3 ÷ 28.3168466 = 176.57333356 ft3 Result: 5,000 dm3 is equal to 176.57333356 ft3
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm3 to ft3.
Cubic Decimeters to Cubic Feet Conversion Chart
| cubic decimeters (dm3) | cubic feet (ft3) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm3 | 0.03531467 ft3 |
| 2 dm3 | 0.07062933 ft3 |
| 3 dm3 | 0.105944 ft3 |
| 4 dm3 | 0.14125867 ft3 |
| 5 dm3 | 0.17657333 ft3 |
| 6 dm3 | 0.211888 ft3 |
| 7 dm3 | 0.24720267 ft3 |
| 8 dm3 | 0.28251733 ft3 |
| 9 dm3 | 0.317832 ft3 |
| 10 dm3 | 0.35314667 ft3 |
| 20 dm3 | 0.70629333 ft3 |
| 30 dm3 | 1.05944 ft3 |
| 40 dm3 | 1.41258667 ft3 |
| 50 dm3 | 1.76573334 ft3 |
| 75 dm3 | 2.6486 ft3 |
| 100 dm3 | 3.53146667 ft3 |
| 250 dm3 | 8.82866668 ft3 |
| 500 dm3 | 17.65733336 ft3 |
| 750 dm3 | 26.48600003 ft3 |
| 1,000 dm3 | 35.31466671 ft3 |
| 2,500 dm3 | 88.28666678 ft3 |
| 5,000 dm3 | 176.57333356 ft3 |
| 7,500 dm3 | 264.86000034 ft3 |
| 10,000 dm3 | 353.14666712 ft3 |
| 25,000 dm3 | 882.86666779 ft3 |
| 50,000 dm3 | 1,765.73333558 ft3 |
| 75,000 dm3 | 2,648.60000336 ft3 |
| 100,000 dm3 | 3,531.46667115 ft3 |
| 250,000 dm3 | 8,828.66667788 ft3 |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Volume units (both Fluid Volume units and Cubic Volume units) within their respective measurement systems.
Fluid Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| US teaspoons | US tsp | US Customary Units |
| US tablespoons | US tbsp | US Customary Units |
| US fluid ounces | US fl oz | US Customary Units |
| US cups | US cup | US Customary Units |
| US pints | US pt | US Customary Units |
| US quarts | US qt | US Customary Units |
| US gallons | US gal | US Customary Units |
| Imperial teaspoons | Imperial tsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial tablespoons | Imperial tbsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial fluid ounces | Imperial fl oz | Imperial System |
| Imperial pints | Imperial pt | Imperial System |
| Imperial quarts | Imperial qt | Imperial System |
| Imperial gallons | Imperial gal | Imperial System |
| nanoliters | nL | Metric System |
| microliters | μL | Metric System |
| milliliters | mL | Metric System |
| centiliters | cL | Metric System |
| deciliters | dL | Metric System |
| liters | L | Metric System |
| decaliters | daL | Metric System |
| hectoliters | hL | Metric System |
| kiloliters | kL | Metric System |
| megaliters | ML | Metric System |
Note: There is a difference between US Customary Units and the Imperial System for volume conversions. The US gallon contains 128 US fluid ounces, whereas the Imperial gallon contains 160 Imperial fluid ounces.
Cubic Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| cubic inches | in3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic feet | ft3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic yards | yd3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic miles | mi3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic millimeters | mm3 | Metric System |
| cubic centimeters | cm3 | Metric System |
| cubic decimeters | dm3 | Metric System |
| cubic meters | m3 | Metric System |
| cubic decameter | dam3 | Metric System |
| cubic kilometer | km3 | Metric System |
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