Convert Cubic Inch to Liter
Convert cubic inches to liters instantly. 1 cubic inch = 0.016387064 liter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Liter to Cubic Inch converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is the volume of a cube one inch on a side (16.387 mL).
Derived by cubing the international inch (25.4 mm).
Used for engine displacement and small-part volumes.
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 Inch to Liter conversion formula
The relationship between cubic inches and liters:
To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply the value in cubic inches by 0.016387064. To reverse, multiply liters by 61.0237440947.
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 Inch converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic inches to liters
- Write down the value in cubic inches (in³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.016387064.
- The product is the equivalent value in liters (L).
- To reverse, multiply the liter value by 61.0237440947.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 in³ to L:
1 × 0.016387064 = 0.016387064 L
Example 2 — Convert 100 in³ to L:
100 × 0.016387064 = 1.6387064 L
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-cubic inch sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to liters aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 in³ × 0.016387064 = 8.193532 L
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-cubic inch plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from cubic inches to liters is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 in³ × 0.016387064 = 0.065548256 L
Cubic Inch to Liter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic inches to liters:
| Cubic Inch [in³] | Liter [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001638706 |
| 0.1 | 0.0016387064 |
| 1 | 0.016387064 |
| 2 | 0.032774128 |
| 3 | 0.049161192 |
| 4 | 0.065548256 |
| 5 | 0.08193532 |
| 10 | 0.16387064 |
| 20 | 0.32774128 |
| 30 | 0.49161192 |
| 40 | 0.65548256 |
| 50 | 0.8193532 |
| 100 | 1.6387064 |
| 500 | 8.193532 |
| 1000 | 16.387064 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 in³ = 0.016387064 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.