Liters to Cubic Feet Converter
Convert liters to cubic feet instantly. Divide by 28.3168—1 ft³ = 28.3168 L. For HVAC, shipping, and room volume estimates.
How to Convert Liter to Cubic foot
Divide liters by 28.3168 (or multiply by 0.0353147). One cubic foot holds exactly 28.316846592 liters.
Conversion Formula:
value / 28.3168Conversion Examples
Example: 28.3168 liters to cubic feet
- 28.3168 ÷ 28.3168 = 1 ft³
≈ 1 cubic foot
Definition-level conversion.
Example: 100 liters to cubic feet
- 100 ÷ 28.3168 ≈ 3.53 ft³
100 L ≈ 3.53 ft³
Mid-size volume.
Conversion Chart
| Liter | Cubic foot |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0353 |
| 2 | 0.0706 |
| 3 | 0.1059 |
| 4 | 0.1413 |
| 5 | 0.1766 |
| 6 | 0.2119 |
| 7 | 0.2472 |
| 8 | 0.2825 |
| 9 | 0.3178 |
| 10 | 0.3531 |
| 15 | 0.5297 |
| 20 | 0.7063 |
| 30 | 1.0594 |
| 60 | 2.1189 |
| 100 | 3.5315 |
Conversion Formula
liters ÷ 28.3168 = cubic feet (1 ft³ = 28.316846592 L).
Quick Conversion Tip
Divide by 28.3168. Example: ~28.3 L ≈ 1 ft³.
Unit Definitions
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
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
Common Use Cases
- Appliance and HVAC specs mixing liters and cubic feet.
- Freight and storage volume comparisons.
- Aquarium or tank sizing across unit systems.
- Engineering and science unit practice.
Understanding the Conversion
1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters (US/customary definition). Divide liters by 28.3168 for ft³.
Examples: 28.32 L ≈ 1 ft³; 100 L ≈ 3.53 ft³. Used when comparing metric tank or bottle sizes to US room, appliance, or freight volumes quoted in cubic feet.
Multiply cubic feet by 28.3168 to convert back to liters.
FAQs
How many liters in one cubic foot?
28.316846592 liters (commonly rounded 28.3168).
How do I convert liters to cubic feet?
Divide liters by 28.3168.
How many cubic feet is 50 liters?
50 ÷ 28.3168 ≈ 1.77 ft³.