Convert cubic feet to liters

1 ft³=28.3168L

Use the converter below to change any cubic feet value into liters instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

28.31685

Conversion formula

Forward

liters = cubic feet × 28.3168

Reverse

cubic feet = liters × 0.03531

Example: 10 ft³ × 28.3168 = 283.168 L.

About both units

From

Cubic Foot

ft³

The cubic foot equals 28.317 litres exactly. It is used in US HVAC and ventilation (CFM — cubic feet per minute), US natural gas billing, and appliance capacity (refrigerators, freezers). One cubic foot is roughly the volume of a standard shoebox times six.

Real-world: A typical US fridge is 20 cu ft (566 L). US HVAC flow rated in CFM. US residential gas billed per 100 cu ft (CCF).

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Liter

The litre is the metric volume unit most used in everyday life. It equals 1 cubic decimetre (0.001 m³) or 1000 ml exactly. Bottled water, petrol, milk and household chemicals are all sold by the litre throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.

Real-world: A standard European petrol-car fuel tank is 50–60 L. A 2.0 L engine has a 2 litre displacement. A typical home boiler holds 150 L of hot water.

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Cubic Foot to Liter conversion table

Common cubic feet to liters values for quick reference.

Cubic Foot (ft³)	Liter (L)
1 ft³	28.3168 L
2 ft³	56.6337 L
5 ft³	141.584 L
10 ft³	283.168 L
20 ft³	566.337 L
50 ft³	1,415.84 L
100 ft³	2,831.68 L
200 ft³	5,663.37 L
500 ft³	14,158.42 L
1,000 ft³	28,316.85 L

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 ft³ = 28.317 L = 0.0283 m³.
CFM to m³/h: multiply CFM by 1.699.
1 m³ ≈ 35.3 ft³.

Avoid these

Confusing ft³ with ft² in US real-estate contexts.
Using 28 L instead of 28.32 L in precision HVAC calculations.
Mixing CCF (100 cubic feet) with CFM (cubic feet per minute) on utility bills.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters in a cubic foot?

One cubic foot equals 28.3168 liters.

How do I convert cubic feet to liters?

Multiply the cubic foot value by 28.3168 to get the equivalent in liters.

What is 100 cubic feet in liters?

100 cubic feet equals 2,831.68 liters.

Is a cubic foot bigger than a liter?

Yes. 1 cubic foot equals 28.3168 liters, so one cubic foot is larger.

How to convert cubic feet to liters without a calculator?

Multiply by 28.32 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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