Cubic Feet to Liters Converter
Enter the volume in cubic feet below to convert it to liters.
Convert Cubic Feet to Liters
Enter a value in cubic feet (ft³) to convert to liters (L).
Cubic Foot to Liter Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic foot measurements converted to liters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 28.3168466 L |
| 2 ft³ | 56.6336932 L |
| 2.5 ft³ | 70.7921165 L |
| 5 ft³ | 141.584233 L |
| 10 ft³ | 283.1684659 L |
| 15 ft³ | 424.7526989 L |
| 20 ft³ | 566.3369318 L |
| 25 ft³ | 707.9211648 L |
| 30 ft³ | 849.5053978 L |
| 50 ft³ | 1,415.8423296 L |
How to Convert Cubic Feet to Liters
To convert cubic feet to liters, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 28.3168466 liters/cubic foot.
Since one cubic foot is equal to 28.3168466 liters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in liters is equal to the volume in cubic feet multiplied by 28.3168466.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cubic feet to liters using the formula above.
How Many Liters Are in a Cubic Foot?
There are 28.3168466 liters in a cubic foot, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic foot to liter calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Cubic Feet and liters are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Foot?
A cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 28.3168466 liters (L), the base unit for volume. Equal to 1,728 cubic inches or 28.3168 liters. [1]
The cubic foot is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of volume. Cubic Feet can be abbreviated as ft³; for example, 1 cubic foot can be written as 1 ft³.
When working with cubic feet (ft³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic feet (ft³) are widely used across standard volume applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Liter?
Metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (1,000 mL). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring volume across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The liter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of volume. Liters can be abbreviated as L; for example, 1 liter can be written as 1 L.
As the primary coherent reference unit for volume in this category, all other volume units are mathematically anchored to the liter (L).
In practice, liters (L) are widely used across standard volume applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting volume between cubic feet (ft³) and liters (L), keep full floating-point precision (1 ft³ = 28.3168466 L; 1 L = 0.0353147 ft³) during intermediate calculations and round only the final liter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Foot & Liter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our liters to cubic feet calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting liters to cubic feet, converting gallons (us) to liters, or converting cups (us) to liters.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume)·Volume & Liquid Metrology Standard — Cubic Feet (ft³) to Liters (L)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Cubic Foot (ft³) & Liter (L)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ft³ to L)