Metric to Imperial Volume Conversions
Cubic metres to cubic feet, litres to UK and US gallons. Common construction volumes for concrete, water tanks, skips and aggregates.
Volume Conversion Factors
| From | To | Multiply By |
|---|---|---|
| m³ | ft³ | 35.315 |
| ft³ | m³ | 0.02832 |
| m³ | Litres | 1,000 |
| Litres | UK gallons | 0.2200 |
| UK gallons | Litres | 4.546 |
| Litres | US gallons | 0.2642 |
| US gallons | Litres | 3.785 |
| UK gallons | US gallons | 1.201 |
| m³ | yd³ | 1.308 |
Common Construction Volumes
| Item | Volume (m³) | Volume (ft³) | Litres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbarrow (standard) | 0.065 | 2.3 | 65 |
| Cement mixer (Belle 150) | 0.090 | 3.2 | 90 |
| Bulk bag (tonne bag) | ~0.7 | 24.7 | 700 |
| Mini skip (2 yard) | 1.53 | 54 | 1,530 |
| Midi skip (4 yard) | 3.06 | 108 | 3,060 |
| Builder skip (6 yard) | 4.59 | 162 | 4,590 |
| Maxi skip (8 yard) | 6.12 | 216 | 6,120 |
| Cold water cistern (standard) | 0.227 | 8.0 | 227 |
| Hot water cylinder (standard) | 0.117 | 4.1 | 117 |
| Ready-mix truck (full) | 6.0 | 212 | 6,000 |
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See the Length Conversions, Area Conversions, Weight Conversions, and the Concrete Mix Ratios.
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Last updated: April 2026
All calculations are estimates. Verify with your supplier.