Convert liters to cubic feet

1 L=0.03531ft³

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

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0.035315

Conversion formula

Forward

cubic feet = liters × 0.03531

Reverse

liters = cubic feet × 28.3168

Example: 10 L × 0.03531 = 0.3531 ft³.

About both units

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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

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 to Cubic Foot conversion table

Common liters to cubic feet values for quick reference.

Liter (L)	Cubic Foot (ft³)
1 L	0.03531 ft³
2 L	0.07063 ft³
5 L	0.1766 ft³
10 L	0.3531 ft³
20 L	0.7063 ft³
50 L	1.76573 ft³
100 L	3.53147 ft³
200 L	7.06293 ft³
500 L	17.6573 ft³
1,000 L	35.3147 ft³

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 L = 1000 ml = 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³ exactly.
1 L of water weighs 1 kg at 4 °C — use for quick mass estimates.
Fuel economy in Europe is litres per 100 km; lower is better. US uses mpg where higher is better.

Avoid these

Confusing L (litre) with l (lowercase), since lowercase l can be mistaken for digit 1. Capital L is preferred.
Mixing litres and US gallons in fuel economy discussions.
Writing engine displacement in ml instead of L — 1500 cc = 1.5 L.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic feet in a liter?

One liter equals 0.03531 cubic feet.

How do I convert liters to cubic feet?

Multiply the liter value by 0.03531 to get the equivalent in cubic feet.

What is 100 liters in cubic feet?

100 liters equals 3.53147 cubic feet.

Is a liter bigger than a cubic foot?

No. 1 liter equals 0.03531 cubic feet, so one liter is smaller.

How to convert liters to cubic feet without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.04 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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