Cubic Feet to Liters Calculator
Easily convert between cubic feet (ft³) and liters (L)
Volume Converter
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Result:
0 cubic feet = 0 liters
Visualization:
The bar represents the volume in liters relative to 100 liters
Volume Visualization
28.32 L
The cube represents 1 cubic foot, which is equivalent to approximately 28.32 liters (represented by the cylinder).
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Conversion Information
Conversion Formula:
Liters = Cubic Feet × 28.3168466
To convert from cubic feet to liters, multiply the cubic feet value by 28.3168466.
Understanding the Units:
Cubic Foot (ft³):
A cubic foot is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of 1 foot.
Liter (L):
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or 0.001 cubic meters. It’s commonly used for measuring liquids and gases.
Conversion Table
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.83 |
| 0.5 | 14.16 |
| 1 | 28.32 |
| 2 | 56.63 |
| 3 | 84.95 |
| 4 | 113.27 |
| 5 | 141.58 |
| 10 | 283.17 |
| 20 | 566.34 |
| 50 | 1,415.84 |
| 100 | 2,831.68 |
Practical Applications
Home & Construction:
- Converting water tank capacity from cubic feet to liters
- Calculating concrete volume for construction projects
- Determining swimming pool volume
- Measuring room volume for heating/cooling calculations
Shipping & Storage:
- Converting shipping container volumes
- Calculating fluid volume for transportation
- Determining storage capacity requirements
- Measuring package dimensions for international shipping
Examples:
Example 1: A water tank has a volume of 35 cubic feet. How many liters of water can it hold?
Solution: 35 ft³ × 28.3168466 = 991.09 liters
Example 2: A swimming pool contains 15,000 liters of water. What is this volume in cubic feet?
Solution: 15,000 ÷ 28.3168466 = 529.72 cubic feet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in 1 cubic foot?
There are approximately 28.3168466 liters in 1 cubic foot.
Why would I need to convert cubic feet to liters?
This conversion is useful for international shipping, comparing volumes between US and metric systems, calculating fluid capacities, and many construction and engineering applications.
Is a liter bigger than a cubic foot?
No, a liter is smaller than a cubic foot. One cubic foot contains approximately 28.32 liters.
How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator uses the conversion factor of 28.3168466 liters per cubic foot, which provides results accurate to 7 decimal places.
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