Cubic Feet to Liters Converter
Convert cubic feet to liters instantly with this free cubic feet to liters converter. Enter any value to get an accurate volume conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 cubic foot in liters?
1 cubic foot is equal to 28.3168466 liters.
1 × 28.3168466 = 28.3168466 liters
1 cubic foot = 28.31684659 liters
Cubic feet to Liters formula
L = ft³ × 28.3168466
The cubic feet to liters conversion factor is 28.316846592, which is exact by definition. 1 cubic foot = 28.316846592 liters, and 1 liter = 0.035314666721 cubic feet.
Worked examples
- 2 cubic feet = 56.6336932 liters — 2 × 28.3168466 = 56.6336932 liters
- 6 cubic feet = 169.90108 liters — 6 × 28.3168466 = 169.90108 liters
- 10 cubic feet = 283.168466 liters — 10 × 28.3168466 = 283.168466 liters
Cubic feet to Liters conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 28.316847 L |
| 2 ft³ | 56.633693 L |
| 3 ft³ | 84.95054 L |
| 4 ft³ | 113.26739 L |
| 5 ft³ | 141.58423 L |
| 6 ft³ | 169.90108 L |
| 7 ft³ | 198.21793 L |
| 8 ft³ | 226.53477 L |
| 9 ft³ | 254.85162 L |
| 10 ft³ | 283.16847 L |
| 12 ft³ | 339.80216 L |
| 15 ft³ | 424.7527 L |
| 20 ft³ | 566.33693 L |
| 25 ft³ | 707.92116 L |
| 30 ft³ | 849.5054 L |
| 50 ft³ | 1,415.8423 L |
| 75 ft³ | 2,123.7635 L |
| 100 ft³ | 2,831.6847 L |
| 500 ft³ | 14,158.423 L |
| 1,000 ft³ | 28,316.847 L |
When you need to convert cubic feet to liters
- Scaling recipes between metric millilitres and US cups, pints or fluid ounces.
- Comparing fuel prices and tank capacities between countries.
- Working out paint, fertiliser or pool chemical quantities from instructions written for another market.
Getting a feel for the scale
A converted number is easier to trust when you can picture it. These reference points let you sanity-check the result at a glance.
Liter (L)
- A large water bottle is 1 L
- A standard wine bottle is 0.75 L
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters, the answer should be larger than the number you started with.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
Cooking tolerates rounding to the nearest 5 mL or quarter cup. Dosing, chemistry and pool treatment do not — keep the full converted value there.
How these units are defined
- Cubic foot (ft³): Used for shipping volume, gas metering and appliances. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Liter (L): 1,000 cubic centimeters; the everyday metric volume unit. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 cubic foot in liters?
- 1 cubic foot is equal to 28.3168466 liters.
- How many cubic feet are in one liter?
- There are 0.035314667 cubic feet in 1 liter.
- How do you convert cubic feet to liters?
- Multiply the number of cubic feet by 28.3168466 — or use the formula L = ft³ × 28.3168466.
- What is 6 cubic feet in liters?
- 6 cubic feet is 169.90108 liters. 6 × 28.3168466 = 169.90108 liters.
- Is the cubic feet to liters conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 28.316846592 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.