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Cubic Feet vs. CBM

Both measure volume. The right display unit depends on the quote, warehouse, and lane.

Conversion table

VolumeEquivalent
1 CBM35.3147 ft³
1 ft³0.0283168 CBM
1 ft³1,728 in³

Which unit should you use?

  • Use CBM for most international ocean and freight documents.
  • Use cubic feet for many U.S. warehouse and LTL workflows.
  • Keep original packed dimensions with the result so the cube can be audited.