Cubic Inch to Cubic Foot Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
Cubic Inch (in³)
Definition
A cubic inch (in³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of exactly one inch, approximately 16.387 cubic centimeters. It provides precise small volume measurements in imperial systems.
History
The cubic inch developed as a precise volume measurement within the imperial system, particularly important for engine displacement measurements and small volume applications. It became standard for automotive and mechanical applications requiring precise volume specifications.
Current Use
Cubic inches are primarily used for engine displacement measurements, small container volumes, and precision applications in imperial systems. They're standard for automotive engine specifications, small mechanical components, and applications requiring precise small volume measurements.
Cubic Foot (ft³)
Definition
A cubic foot (ft³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of exactly one foot, approximately 28.317 liters. It provides a practical volume measurement for larger spaces and materials in imperial systems.
History
The cubic foot developed with the imperial system as a natural extension of linear foot measurements into three-dimensional space. It became standard for measuring room volumes, construction materials, and gas quantities in countries using imperial units.
Current Use
Cubic feet are widely used for room volumes, construction materials, natural gas measurements, and shipping volumes. They're standard for HVAC calculations, lumber quantities, appliance capacities, and residential space measurements in imperial systems.
Conversion Table
Cubic Inch(in³) | Cubic Foot(ft³) |
---|---|
1 | 0.000578704 |
2 | 0.00115741 |
3 | 0.00173611 |
4 | 0.00231481 |
5 | 0.00289352 |
6 | 0.00347222 |
7 | 0.00405093 |
8 | 0.00462963 |
9 | 0.00520833 |
10 | 0.00578704 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Cubic Inch to Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 in³ = 0.000578704 ft³
- Conversion Formula: ft³ = in³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 1 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.000578704 ft³
Convert 10 Cubic Inch to Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 in³ = 0.000578704 ft³
- Conversion Formula: ft³ = in³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 10 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.00578704 ft³
Convert 100 Cubic Inch to Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 in³ = 0.000578704 ft³
- Conversion Formula: ft³ = in³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 100 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.0578704 ft³
Convert 1,000 Cubic Inch to Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 in³ = 0.000578704 ft³
- Conversion Formula: ft³ = in³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 1,000 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.578704 ft³