Convert Cubic Foot to Liter
Convert cubic feet to liters instantly. 1 cubic foot = 28.316846592 liter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Liter to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on a side (28.3168 L).
Derived by cubing the international foot (0.3048 m).
Used for natural gas, refrigerators, shipping and HVAC.
1959 yard agreement.
Liter
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (0.001 m³). It is the everyday metric volume unit.
Introduced in France in 1795; redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimeter.
The world's common unit for beverages, fuel, and household liquids.
France, 1795; CGPM 1964.
Cubic Foot to Liter conversion formula
The relationship between cubic feet and liters:
To convert cubic feet to liters, multiply the value in cubic feet by 28.316846592. To reverse, multiply liters by 0.0353146667.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in liters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Liter to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic feet to liters
- Write down the value in cubic feet (ft³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 28.316846592.
- The product is the equivalent value in liters (L).
- To reverse, multiply the liter value by 0.0353146667.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ft³ to L:
1 × 28.316846592 = 28.316846592 L
Example 2 — Convert 100 ft³ to L:
100 × 28.316846592 = 2831.6846592 L
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-cubic foot fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between cubic feet and liters daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 ft³ × 28.316846592 = 283.16846592 L
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 cubic feet wide. Converting to liters is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 ft³ × 28.316846592 = 141.58423296 L
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-cubic foot school ruler converts cleanly to liters — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 ft³ × 28.316846592 = 849.50539776 L
Cubic Foot to Liter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic feet to liters:
| Cubic Foot [ft³] | Liter [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.2831684659 |
| 0.1 | 2.8316846592 |
| 1 | 28.316846592 |
| 2 | 56.633693184 |
| 3 | 84.950539776 |
| 4 | 113.267386368 |
| 5 | 141.58423296 |
| 10 | 283.16846592 |
| 20 | 566.33693184 |
| 30 | 849.50539776 |
| 40 | 1132.67386368 |
| 50 | 1415.8423296 |
| 100 | 2831.6846592 |
| 500 | 14158.423296 |
| 1000 | 28316.846592 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ft³ = 28.316846592 L) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.