Convert Cubic Inch to Liter
This cubic inch to liter conversion tool helps you convert cubic inches to liters instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for international measurements, science, or educational use.
How to Convert Cubic inch to Liter
To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply the number of cubic inches by 0.0163871, as one cubic inch equals approximately 0.0163871 liters.
Conversion Formula:
value * 0.0163871Understanding the Conversion
Converting cubic inch to liter is straightforward once you know the relationship between these volume units. Since one cubic inch contains 0.0163871 liter units, you multiply the number of cubic inch by 0.0163871 to get your answer.
This conversion comes up frequently in everyday situations. Whether you're planning, tracking, or working on calculations, knowing how to convert between cubic inch and liter is useful. The conversion factor of 0.0163871 is constant and reliable for all calculations.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 3 cubic inch to liter
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 cubic inch = 0.0163871 liter, the conversion factor is 0.0163871.
- Step 2: Multiply 3 cubic inch by 0.0163871.
- Step 3: 3 × 0.0163871 = 0.049161300000000005 liter
3 cubic inch = 0.049161300000000005 liter
This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.
Example: Convert 10 cubic inch to liter
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 cubic inch = 0.0163871 liter.
- Step 2: 10 cubic inch × 0.0163871
- Step 3: Result = 0.16387100000000002 liter
10 cubic inch = 0.16387100000000002 liter
This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert cubic inch to liter is:
cubic inch × 0.0163871 = liter
Mathematically, you can write this as:
cubic inch × 0.0163871 liter/cubic inch = liter
The cubic inch units cancel out, leaving you with liter.
Conversion Chart
| Cubic inch | Liter |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 60 | 1 |
| 100 | 2 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Multiply cubic inch by 0.0163871 to get liter. For example, 1 cubic inch = 0.0163871 liter, 2 cubic inch = 0.0327742 liter, 5 cubic inch = 0.08193550000000001 liter.
Unit Definitions
Cubic Inch (in³)
A cubic inch is the volume of a cube with each edge measuring one inch. It is common in small-scale engineering and product dimensions.
1 cubic inch = 0.0163871 liters ≈ 0.004329 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
- Scientific work: Use cubic inch to liter conversion in experiments requiring precise volume measurements
- Education: Transform cubic inch to liter for volume calculations in studies and assignments
- Billing: Transform cubic inch to liter when calculating volume-based invoices or rates
- Manufacturing: Convert cubic inch to liter for volume specifications in production processes
- Project planning: Use cubic inch to liter conversion for detailed volume calculations and planning
- Engineering: Convert cubic inch to liter when working on projects with specific volume requirements
- Calculations: Convert cubic inch to liter when working with volume measurements in different units