Convert cubic decimeter to cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to cubic foot [ft^3], or Convert cubic foot to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Cubic Foot
1 dm^3 = 0.0353146667115116 ft^3
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to ft^3:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.0353146667115116 ft^3 = 0.529720000672674 ft^3
Cubic Decimeter to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.