How to convert liters to cubic feet
To convert a measurement in liters to cubic feet, multiply the value by 0.035314666721. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 L to cubic feet: 5 × 0.035314666721 = 0.176573333607 ft³.
What is a liter?
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter, about 0.264 US gallons. Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water. It is accepted for use with the SI and is the everyday unit of volume for liquids across most of the world.
Common uses of liters include: Beverage and bottle sizes; Fuel sold at the pump in most countries; Engine displacement (e.g. a 2.0 L engine); Cooking and liquid recipe quantities.
What is a cubic foot?
A cubic foot is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one foot on each side, about 28.32 liters. The cubic foot is the standard large-volume unit in the US and UK for appliances, storage, and natural gas. Refrigerators and freezers are still sold by their cubic-foot capacity in North America.
Common uses of cubic feet include: Refrigerator, freezer, and appliance capacity; Natural gas metering in the US; Storage unit and moving container volume; Airflow ratings (cubic feet per minute).
Liters to cubic feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 L = 0.035314666721 ft³ 5 L = 0.176573333607 ft³ 10 L = 0.353146667215 ft³ 50 L = 1.765733 ft³ 100 L = 3.531467 ft³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one liter?
One liter (L) equals 0.035314666721 cubic feet (ft³). Multiply any value in liters by 0.035314666721 to convert to cubic feet.
How do I convert liters to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in liters by 0.035314666721. For example, 5 L × 0.035314666721 = 0.176573333607 ft³.
How do I convert cubic feet to liters?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 28.316847, or divide by 0.035314666721. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the liter to cubic foot conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for liters to cubic feet?
The formula is: ft³ = L × 0.035314666721. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.