cubic foot to liter
Convert cubic foot (ft³) to liter (L). Use an editable volume converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 ft³ = 28.31684659 L
Conversion formula
One cubic foot equals 28.31684659 liter. Multiply your value in cubic foot by this factor to get liter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 cubic foot:5 × 28.31684659 = 141.584233 L
Conversion table
| cubic foot (ft³) | liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.2831684659 |
| 0.1 | 2.831684659 |
| 1 | 28.31684659 |
| 2 | 56.63369318 |
| 5 | 141.584233 |
| 10 | 283.1684659 |
| 25 | 707.9211648 |
| 50 | 1,415.84233 |
| 100 | 2,831.684659 |
| 1000 | 28,316.84659 |
About these measurements
Volume describes three-dimensional space or liquid capacity.
The base reference used here is the liter. One cubic foot is 28.31684659 base units; one liter is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
US liquid measures and Imperial measures are different. Dry gallons and recipe cups are excluded.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert ft³ to L?
Multiply the quantity in ft³ by 28.31684659. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the liter to cubic foot converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
