Cubic Foot to Liter Converter

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1 ft³ = 28.316847 L(Cubic footLitre)

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Converting cubic feet to liters

To convert cubic feet to liters, multiply the value by 28.316847. Volume conversions matter for concrete pours, excavation, tank capacity and airflow, where a rounding slip becomes a delivery error.

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1 cubic foot = 28.316847 liters.
1 liter = 0.035314667 cubic feet.

Cubic Foot (ft³)

The cubic foot (ft³) is the standard imperial unit for bulk volume and airflow.

Origin
The volume of a cube with 1 ft sides, based on the international foot.
Where it is used
Used for concrete and aggregate volumes, storage capacity and HVAC airflow in cfm.
Relation to SI
1 ft³ = 0.0283168 m³, about 28.317 L.

Liter (L)

The liter (L) is the everyday metric volume unit, accepted for use with SI.

Origin
Defined as exactly one cubic decimeter, one thousandth of a cubic meter.
Where it is used
Used for paint, water, fuel, tank capacity and plumbing flow rates.
Relation to SI
1 L = 0.001 m³ exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in one cubic foot?

1 ft³ equals 28.316847 L.

How do I convert cubic feet to liters?

Multiply the value by 28.316847. For example, 10 ft³ equals 283.16847 L.

How do I convert back from liters to cubic feet?

1 L equals 0.035314667 ft³. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Why do US and imperial gallons differ?

The US gallon comes from the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, while the imperial gallon was redefined in 1824. The imperial gallon is about 20 percent larger.

Which volume unit should I use for concrete?

Cubic meters are the standard ordering unit for concrete and excavation in metric practice; cubic yards serve the same role in the US.

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