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πŸ“ Meter to Feet Conversion – Simple Guide for Shipping & CBM

πŸ‘‰ Easy explanation for exporters, packers, and shippers.
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to convert meters to feet and feet to meters for cargo measurement.


πŸ”Ή Why Do We Need This?

  • Cargo CBM is calculated in meters.

  • Many customers measure cartons in feet.

  • To avoid mistakes, you must know both.


πŸ”Ή Conversion Formula

  • 1 Meter = 3.28 Feet

  • 1 Foot = 0.3048 Meter

πŸ‘‰ Always multiply or divide using these values.


πŸ”Ή Quick Conversion Table

Meters (m)Feet (ft)
1 m3.28 ft
2 m6.56 ft
3 m9.84 ft
5 m16.40 ft
10 m32.80 ft
Feet (ft)Meters (m)
1 ft0.30 m
3 ft0.91 m
5 ft1.52 m
10 ft3.05 m
20 ft6.09 m

πŸ”Ή Easy Examples

  1. Convert 2 meters to feet
    2 Γ— 3.28 = 6.56 ft

  2. Convert 5 feet to meters
    5 Γ— 0.3048 = 1.52 m


πŸ”Ή CBM Example in Meters & Feet

Box Size: 2 m Γ— 1 m Γ— 1 m

  • In meters:
    2 Γ— 1 Γ— 1 = 2 CBM

  • Convert to feet:
    2 m = 6.56 ft, 1 m = 3.28 ft
    6.56 Γ— 3.28 Γ— 3.28 = 70.6 cubic ft

πŸ‘‰ Both are same volume, just in different units.


πŸ”Ή Pro Tips

βœ”οΈ Always measure in meters for CBM.
βœ”οΈ Use feet only if asked by client or shipping line.
βœ”οΈ Keep this chart handy at warehouse.


πŸ“ž Singh International Xpress – Amritsar, Punjab

We help with:
βœ… CBM calculation (meter & feet)
βœ… Cargo weight & size guidance
βœ… Door-to-door courier & sea/air freight

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