Cubic Inches to Liters Converter
Enter the volume in cubic inches below to convert it to liters.
Convert Cubic Inches to Liters
Enter a value in cubic inches (in³) to convert to liters (L).
Cubic Inch to Liter Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic inch measurements converted to liters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Cubic Inches (in³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³ | 0.0163871 L |
| 2 in³ | 0.0327741 L |
| 5 in³ | 0.0819353 L |
| 10 in³ | 0.1638706 L |
| 15 in³ | 0.245806 L |
| 20 in³ | 0.3277413 L |
| 25 in³ | 0.4096766 L |
| 30 in³ | 0.4916119 L |
| 50 in³ | 0.8193532 L |
| 75 in³ | 1.2290298 L |
How to Convert Cubic Inches to Liters
To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.0163871 liters/cubic inch.
Since one cubic inch is equal to 0.0163871 liters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in liters is equal to the volume in cubic inches multiplied by 0.0163871.
For example, here's how to convert 350 cubic inches to liters using the formula above.
How Many Liters Are in a Cubic Inch?
There are 0.0163871 liters in a cubic inch, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic inch to liter calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Cubic Inches and liters are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Inch?
A cubic inch is a unit of volume equal to 0.0163871 liters (L), the base unit for volume. Equal to 16.387064 milliliters. [1]
The cubic inch is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of volume. Cubic Inches can be abbreviated as in³; for example, 1 cubic inch can be written as 1 in³.
When working with cubic inches (in³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic inches (in³) 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 inches (in³) and liters (L), keep full floating-point precision (1 in³ = 0.0163871 L; 1 L = 61.0237441 in³) during intermediate calculations and round only the final liter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Inch & Liter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our liters to cubic inches converter (L to in³) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting gallons (us) to liters, converting cups (us) to liters, or converting cubic inches to gallons (us).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume)·Volume & Liquid Metrology Standard — Cubic Inches (in³) to Liters (L)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Cubic Inch (in³) & Liter (L)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (in³ to L)