Cubic Foot to Liter Converter
One Cubic Foot equals 28.31684659 Liter (1 ft3 = 28.31684659 l). Multiply a Cubic Foot value by 28.31684659 to get the equivalent in Liter. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.
Formula
l = ft3 × 28.31684659
Multiply the Cubic Foot value by 28.31684659 to get the equivalent value in Liter.
Example Conversions
1 Cubic Foot (ft3)
28.31684659 Liter (l)
5 Cubic Foot (ft3)
141.584233 Liter (l)
10 Cubic Foot (ft3)
283.1684659 Liter (l)
25 Cubic Foot (ft3)
707.9211648 Liter (l)
100 Cubic Foot (ft3)
2831.684659 Liter (l)
Conversion Table
| Cubic Foot (ft3) | Liter (l) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.831684659 |
| 0.5 | 14.1584233 |
| 1 | 28.31684659 |
| 2 | 56.63369318 |
| 5 | 141.584233 |
| 10 | 283.1684659 |
| 25 | 707.9211648 |
| 50 | 1415.84233 |
| 100 | 2831.684659 |
| 250 | 7079.211648 |
| 500 | 14158.4233 |
| 1000 | 28316.84659 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Cubic Foot values to Liter without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Cubic Foot (ft3) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 28.31684659.
- For example, 10 Cubic Foot × 28.31684659 = 283.1684659 Liter.
- Label the result as Liter (l).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Cubic Foot and one Liter.
About Cubic Foot and Liter
The cubic foot is exactly 28.316846592 liters. US appliances (refrigerators, freezers), natural gas billing, and HVAC airflow (CFM) are specified in cubic feet. The liter is exactly one cubic decimeter — a cube 10 cm on each side. Beverages, fuel, and engine displacement are sold and specified in liters across the metric world. One Cubic Foot equals 28.31684659 Liter (1 ft3 = 28.31684659 l). Cubic Foot to Liter conversion comes up most often in US refrigerator and freezer capacity and in natural gas billing, typically when figures need restating for beverage bottles and cartons.
Precision and Rounding: US and imperial volume units share names but differ in size (an imperial gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon), so confirm which system a figure uses before converting. Kitchen work tolerates rounding to the nearest milliliter or quarter-teaspoon; fuel, chemistry, and brewing need three or more decimal places.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15 Cubic Foot equals 424.7526989 Liter.
15 ft3 × 28.31684659 = 424.7526989 l
FAQ
How do I convert Cubic Foot to Liter?
Multiply the Cubic Foot value by 28.31684659 to get the equivalent value in Liter.
What is the formula for Cubic Foot to Liter?
The formula is l = ft3 × 28.31684659.
How many Liter are in 1 Cubic Foot?
1 Cubic Foot equals 28.31684659 Liter.
Can I convert Liter back to Cubic Foot?
Yes. 1 Liter equals 0.03531466672 Cubic Foot, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Cubic Foot and Liter?
Cubic Foot is shown as ft3 and may also be searched as cubic feet, ft³. Liter is shown as l and may also be searched as liters, litre, litres.
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