Cubic Feet to Square Feet

Cubic feet to square feet needs a depth. At 1 inch deep, 1 ft³ covers 12 ft². At 4 inches, 1 ft³ covers 3 ft². The table below shows the area covered by 1 ft³ at common depths.

The formula

ft² = ft³ ÷ (depth in feet) = ft³ × 12 ÷ depth in inches

Cubic feet (ft³) to Square feet (ft²) — at common depths
Depth1 Cubic =
1 in12 ft²
2 in6 ft²
3 in4 ft²
4 in3 ft²
5 in2.4 ft²
6 in2 ft²
8 in1.5 ft²
12 in1 ft²

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