Cubic Foot to Liter Converter
Convert cubic feet to liters. Multiply by 28.3168—1 ft³ ≈ 28.32 L. For HVAC, shipping volume, and metric ↔ US customary.
How to Convert Cubic foot to Liter
Multiply cubic feet by 28.3168 (1 ft³ = 28.316846592 L exactly).
Conversion Formula:
value * 28.3168Conversion Examples
Example: 1 ft³ to liters
- 1 × 28.3168 ≈ 28.32 L
1 ft³ ≈ 28.32 L
Standard conversion.
Example: 5 ft³ to liters
- 5 × 28.3168 ≈ 141.58 L
5 ft³ ≈ 141.58 L
Small room or crate volume.
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 |
Conversion Formula
Multiply cubic feet by **28.3168** to get liters.
Quick Conversion Tip
Multiply ft³ by 28.32 for a quick liter estimate.
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
- HVAC and room air volume in liters.
- Shipping and storage capacity labels.
- Appliance specs (fridges, tanks) in metric.
- Science and homework volume conversions.
Understanding the Conversion
1 cubic foot ≈ 28.3168 liters. Multiply ft³ by 28.3168.
Examples: 1 ft³ ≈ 28.32 L; 10 ft³ ≈ 283.2 L. Common for room volume, freight, and appliance specs switching between US and metric.
Divide liters by 28.3168 for cubic feet.
FAQs
How many liters in one cubic foot?
About 28.3168 liters.
How do I convert ft³ to liters?
Multiply cubic feet by 28.3168.
How many liters is 2 cubic feet?
2 × 28.3168 ≈ 56.63 L.