Convert Cubic Foot to Liter
This cubic foot to liter conversion tool helps you convert cubic feet to liters instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for international measurements, science, or educational use.
How to Convert Cubic foot to Liter
To convert cubic feet to liters, multiply the number of cubic feet by 28.3168, as one cubic foot equals approximately 28.3168 liters.
Conversion Formula:
value * 28.3168Understanding the Conversion
Converting cubic foot to liter requires multiplying by 28.3168. This conversion factor comes from the standard relationship between these volume units in our measurement system.
You'll find this conversion useful in many practical scenarios. From calculations to measurements, being able to convert cubic foot to liter gives you flexibility in how you express and work with volume. The conversion is always the same: multiply by 28.3168.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 3 cubic foot to liter
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liter, the conversion factor is 28.3168.
- Step 2: Multiply 3 cubic foot by 28.3168.
- Step 3: 3 × 28.3168 = 84.9504 liter
3 cubic foot = 84.9504 liter
This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.
Example: Convert 10 cubic foot to liter
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liter.
- Step 2: 10 cubic foot × 28.3168
- Step 3: Result = 283.168 liter
10 cubic foot = 283.168 liter
This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert cubic foot to liter is:
cubic foot × 28.3168 = liter
Mathematically, you can write this as:
cubic foot × 28.3168 liter/cubic foot = liter
The cubic foot units cancel out, leaving you with liter.
Conversion Chart
| Cubic foot | Liter |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 6 | 170 |
| 7 | 198 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 9 | 255 |
| 10 | 283 |
| 15 | 425 |
| 20 | 566 |
| 30 | 850 |
| 60 | 1699 |
| 100 | 2832 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Multiply cubic foot by 28.3168 to get liter. For example, 1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liter, 2 cubic foot = 56.6336 liter, 5 cubic foot = 141.584 liter.
Unit Definitions
Cubic Foot (ft³)
A cubic foot is a US customary and imperial volume unit defined by a cube that measures one foot on each side.
1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches = 28.3168 liters ≈ 7.48052 US gallons
Liter (L)
A liter is a metric volume unit equal to one cubic decimeter. It is widely used for beverages, science, and everyday measurements.
1 liter = 0.001 cubic meter ≈ 61.0237 cubic inches ≈ 0.264172 US gallons
Common Use Cases
- Education: Transform cubic foot to liter for volume calculations in studies and assignments
- Billing: Transform cubic foot to liter when calculating volume-based invoices or rates
- Engineering: Convert cubic foot to liter when working on projects with specific volume requirements
- Project planning: Use cubic foot to liter conversion for detailed volume calculations and planning
- Calculations: Convert cubic foot to liter when working with volume measurements in different units
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- Business: Convert cubic foot to liter for volume calculations in business and commerce