Cubic Feet Calculator
Calculate volume in cubic feet for 14 different shapes. Convert to gallons, liters, cubic inches, yards, and meters.
Volume Results
Cubic Feet
24.0000
Total volume
US Gallons
179.53
679.60 liters
Select Shape
Box shape with length, width, height
V = L x W x H
Quick Presets
Dimensions
Unit Conversions
Cubic Inches
41,472
Cubic Yards
0.8889
Cubic Meters
0.6796
Cubic CM
679,603.2
US Gallons
179.53
UK Gallons
149.49
Liters
679.60
Formula Used
V = Length x Width x Height
Result: 24.0000 cubic feet
Common Container Sizes
| Container | Cubic Feet |
|---|---|
| Moving Box (Small) | 1.5 cu ft |
| Moving Box (Medium) | 3 cu ft |
| Moving Box (Large) | 4.5 cu ft |
| File Box | 1 cu ft |
| Refrigerator | 20 cu ft |
| Washer/Dryer | 6 cu ft |
| Standard Shipping Container (20ft) | 1,172 cu ft |
| Standard Shipping Container (40ft) | 2,390 cu ft |
| Storage Unit (5x5) | 200 cu ft |
| Storage Unit (10x10) | 800 cu ft |
| Storage Unit (10x20) | 1,600 cu ft |
Conversion Reference
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 Cubic Foot | 1,728 Cubic Inches |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 0.0370 Cubic Yards |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 0.0283 Cubic Meters |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 28,316.8 Cubic Centimeters |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 28.32 Liters |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 7.48 US Gallons |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 6.23 UK Gallons |
| 1 Cubic Foot | 29.92 US Quarts |
Quick Answer
To calculate cubic feet: For a rectangular box, multiply Length x Width x Height (all in feet). Example: 4 ft x 3 ft x 2 ft = 24 cubic feet. For a cylinder: pi x radius^2 x height. For a sphere: (4/3) x pi x radius^3. Convert cubic feet to gallons by multiplying by 7.48. Convert to cubic yards by dividing by 27.
Key Facts
- Rectangle/Box: V = Length x Width x Height
- Cylinder: V = pi x radius^2 x height
- Sphere: V = (4/3) x pi x radius^3
- 1 cubic foot = 1,728 cubic inches
- 1 cubic foot = 7.48 US gallons = 28.32 liters
- 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard
- 1 cubic foot = 0.0283 cubic meters
- 1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
For a rectangular box: multiply Length x Width x Height (all in feet). For a cylinder: pi x radius^2 x height. For a sphere: (4/3) x pi x radius^3. Always use consistent units and convert to feet first if needed.
One US gallon equals 0.1337 cubic feet. Conversely, 1 cubic foot equals 7.48 US gallons. For UK/Imperial gallons, 1 cubic foot equals 6.23 gallons.
Divide cubic inches by 1,728 (12^3) to get cubic feet. Example: 3,456 cubic inches divided by 1,728 = 2 cubic feet.
There are exactly 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard (3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft = 27 cu ft). To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide by 27.
Measure each item's length, width, and height in feet. Calculate cubic feet (L x W x H) for each. Add all volumes together. A 5x5 storage unit holds about 200 cu ft, 10x10 holds 800 cu ft, 10x20 holds 1,600 cu ft.
Calculate total cubic feet of your belongings. Approximate: Studio/small apartment = 300-400 cu ft (10-12 ft truck), 1 bedroom = 400-600 cu ft (12-15 ft), 2 bedrooms = 600-800 cu ft (15-17 ft), 3 bedrooms = 800-1200 cu ft (20-22 ft).
Volume Results
Cubic Feet
24.0000
Total volume
US Gallons
179.53
679.60 liters