How to convert liters to cubic inches
To convert a measurement in liters to cubic inches, multiply the value by 61.023744. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 L to cubic inches: 5 × 61.023744 = 305.11872 in³.
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 inch?
A cubic inch is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one inch on each side, exactly 16.387064 milliliters. The cubic inch was the traditional way to express American engine displacement (e.g. a '350 cubic inch' V8) before the metric liter became common. It remains in use in US manufacturing and packaging.
Common uses of cubic inches include: Classic and American V8 engine displacement; Packaging and box volume in the US; Woodworking and material volume; Compressor and pump specifications.
Liters to cubic inches worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 L = 61.023744 in³ 5 L = 305.11872 in³ 10 L = 610.237441 in³ 50 L = 3,051.1872 in³ 100 L = 6,102.3744 in³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic inches are in one liter?
One liter (L) equals 61.023744 cubic inches (in³). Multiply any value in liters by 61.023744 to convert to cubic inches.
How do I convert liters to cubic inches?
Multiply the value in liters by 61.023744. For example, 5 L × 61.023744 = 305.11872 in³.
How do I convert cubic inches to liters?
Multiply the value in cubic inches by 0.016387064, or divide by 61.023744. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the liter to cubic inch 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 inches?
The formula is: in³ = L × 61.023744. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.