Convert Cubic feet to liters
1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters · L = ft³ × 28.31684659
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from cubic feet, used for appliance capacity and freight in the US, to liters, the metric volume unit for fuel, drinks, and containers. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Cubic feet to liters conversion table
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 28.3168 L |
| 2 ft³ | 56.6337 L |
| 3 ft³ | 84.9505 L |
| 5 ft³ | 141.58 L |
| 10 ft³ | 283.17 L |
| 15 ft³ | 424.75 L |
| 20 ft³ | 566.34 L |
| 25 ft³ | 707.92 L |
| 50 ft³ | 1,415.84 L |
| 75 ft³ | 2,123.76 L |
| 100 ft³ | 2,831.68 L |
| 250 ft³ | 7,079.21 L |
| 500 ft³ | 14,158.42 L |
| 1,000 ft³ | 28,316.85 L |
The formula
L = ft³ × 28.31684659Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many liters are in a cubic foot?
- There are 28.3168 liters in 1 cubic foot. The formula is L = ft³ × 28.31684659.
- How do you convert cubic feet to liters?
- Use the formula L = ft³ × 28.31684659. For example, 10 cubic feet equals 283.17 liters.
- Is the cubic feet to liters conversion exact?
- Yes. Cubic feet and liters are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ft³ short for?
- ft³ is the standard symbol for cubic foot. L is the symbol for liter.