Convert Liter to Cubic Foot
Convert liters to cubic feet instantly. 1 liter = 0.0353146667 cubic foot — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Foot to Liter converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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
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 to Cubic Foot conversion formula
The relationship between liters and cubic feet:
To convert liters to cubic feet, multiply the value in liters by 0.0353146667. To reverse, multiply cubic feet by 28.316846592.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic feet updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Foot to Liter converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert liters to cubic feet
- Write down the value in liters (L).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0353146667.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic feet (ft³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic foot value by 28.316846592.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 L to ft³:
1 × 0.0353146667 = 0.0353146667 ft³
Example 2 — Convert 100 L to ft³:
100 × 0.0353146667 = 3.5314666721 ft³
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-liter school ruler converts cleanly to cubic feet — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 L × 0.0353146667 = 1.0594400016 ft³
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-liter fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between liters and cubic feet daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 L × 0.0353146667 = 0.3531466672 ft³
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 liters wide. Converting to cubic feet is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 L × 0.0353146667 = 0.1765733336 ft³
Liter to Cubic Foot conversion table
Standard reference values for converting liters to cubic feet:
| Liter [L] | Cubic Foot [ft³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0003531467 |
| 0.1 | 0.0035314667 |
| 1 | 0.0353146667 |
| 2 | 0.0706293334 |
| 3 | 0.1059440002 |
| 4 | 0.1412586669 |
| 5 | 0.1765733336 |
| 10 | 0.3531466672 |
| 20 | 0.7062933344 |
| 30 | 1.0594400016 |
| 40 | 1.4125866689 |
| 50 | 1.7657333361 |
| 100 | 3.5314666721 |
| 500 | 17.6573333607 |
| 1000 | 35.3146667215 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 L = 0.0353146667 ft³) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.