Conversion Factors

To Convert To Multiply By
Cubic Feet Cubic Meters 0.02831
Cubic Meters Cubic Feet 35.314
Short Tons Metric Tons 0.907
Metric Tons Short Tons 1.10
Pounds Kilograms 0.453
Kilograms Pounds 2.204
Centimeters Inches 0.393
Feet Meters 0.304
Inches Centimeters 2.5
Inches Meters 0.025
Meters Feet 3.20
Meters Inches 39.3
Long Tons Metric Tons 1.01
Metric Tons Long Tons 0.984

To determine cubic feet:


Multiply the dimensions (LxWxH) in inches and divide by 1728.

To determine if volume is greater than weight:


Multiply the dimensions (LxWxH) in inches and divide by 366 to determine chargeable kilos.