Cubic Feet to Liters Converter
One Cubic Foot equals 28.31684659 Liters (1 ft3 = 28.31684659 l). Multiply a Cubic Foot value by 28.31684659 to get the equivalent in Liters. The calculator is above; the formula and worked examples are below.
Formula
l = ft3 × 28.31684659
Multiply the Cubic Foot value by 28.31684659 to get the equivalent value in Liters.
Example Conversions
1 Cubic Foot (ft3)
28.31684659 Liter (l)
5 Cubic Foot (ft3)
141.584233 Liter (l)
10 Cubic Foot (ft3)
283.1684659 Liter (l)
25 Cubic Foot (ft3)
707.9211648 Liter (l)
100 Cubic Foot (ft3)
2831.684659 Liter (l)
Conversion Table
| Cubic Foot (ft3) | Liter (l) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.831684659 |
| 0.5 | 14.1584233 |
| 1 | 28.31684659 |
| 2 | 56.63369318 |
| 5 | 141.584233 |
| 10 | 283.1684659 |
| 25 | 707.9211648 |
| 50 | 1415.84233 |
| 100 | 2831.684659 |
| 250 | 7079.211648 |
| 500 | 14158.4233 |
| 1000 | 28316.84659 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Cubic Foot values to Liter without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Cubic Foot (ft3) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 28.31684659.
- For example, 10 Cubic Feet × 28.31684659 = 283.1684659 Liters.
- Label the result as Liter (l).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Cubic Foot and one Liter.
About Cubic Foot and Liter
The cubic foot is exactly 28.316846592 liters. US appliances (refrigerators, freezers), natural gas billing, and HVAC airflow (CFM) are specified in cubic feet. The liter is exactly one cubic decimeter, a cube 10 cm on each side. Beverages, fuel, and engine displacement are sold and specified in liters across the metric world. One Cubic Foot equals 28.31684659 Liters (1 ft3 = 28.31684659 l). Cubic Foot is used in US refrigerator and freezer capacity and in natural gas billing. Liter is used in beverage bottles and cartons.
Precision and Rounding:US and imperial volume units share names but differ in size (an imperial gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon), so confirm which system a figure uses before converting. Kitchen work tolerates rounding to the nearest milliliter or quarter-teaspoon; fuel, chemistry, and brewing need three or more decimal places.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15Cubic Feet equals424.7526989Liters.
15 ft3 × 28.31684659 = 424.7526989 l
FAQ
How do I convert Cubic Foot to Liter?
Multiply the Cubic Foot value by 28.31684659 to get the equivalent value in Liters.
What is the formula for Cubic Foot to Liter?
The formula is l = ft3 × 28.31684659.
How many Liters are in 1 Cubic Foot?
1 Cubic Foot equals 28.31684659 Liters.
Can I convert Liter back to Cubic Foot?
Yes. 1 Liter equals 0.03531466672 Cubic Feet, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Cubic Foot and Liter?
Cubic Foot is shown as ft3 and may also be searched as cubic feet, ft³. Liter is shown as l and may also be searched as liters, litre, litres.
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