When we talk about volume, we’re talking about how much space something takes up. In gardening, knowing the volume of soil or space can help us decide how many plants we can fit in a garden bed or how much soil we need to fill our pots.
Today, we’re going to learn how to change cubic meters into cubic feet. Let’s start with what those terms mean:
- A cubic meter is a way of measuring volume, and it’s like a big box that is 1 meter long, 1 meter wide, and 1 meter high.
- A cubic foot is a smaller box that is 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 foot high.
To change cubic meters into cubic feet, we use the fact that 1 cubic meter is equal to approximately 35.3147 cubic feet. So, to convert 35 cubic meters into cubic feet, we multiply:
$$
35 \text{ cubic meters} \times 35.3147 \text{ cubic feet/cubic meter} \approx 1231.85 \text{ cubic feet}
$$
Now, to help you visualize what 35 cubic meters (or 1,231.85 cubic feet) looks like, here are 7 objects that have the same total volume:
- A small garden shed that is about 5 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 5 feet high.
- An inflatable kiddie pool that is around 10 feet across and 2 feet deep.
- A large compost bin that is about 3 feet wide, 3 feet deep, and 7 feet tall.
- A stack of firewood that is about 4 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet high.
- A large bathtub that holds around 80 gallons of water, which is approximately 10.67 cubic feet.
- 4 standard home refrigerators, which each take up around 30 cubic feet.
- Several large bags of potting soil, each containing about 2 cubic feet, so you would need about 616 bags!
By understanding these measurements, you can ensure you have enough soil, plants, and space for your beautiful garden! 🌿
