Cubic feet to liters
1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters
Type a value in cubic feet (cu ft) to get liters (L) straight away. A cubic foot is larger than a liter, so the number goes up. Both units belong to volume, measured here against the liter.
1 cu ft = 28.316847 L
Formula
L = cu ft × 28.316847
One cubic foot is 28.316847 liters, so multiply the cubic foot value by that factor. Here cu ft is the value in cubic feet and L is the result in liters.
Worked example: 10 cubic feet × 28.316847 = 283.168 liters.
Cubic feet to liters table
| cubic feet (cu ft) | liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 cu ft | 28.3168 L |
| 2 cu ft | 56.6337 L |
| 3 cu ft | 84.9505 L |
| 4 cu ft | 113.267 L |
| 5 cu ft | 141.584 L |
| 6 cu ft | 169.901 L |
| 7 cu ft | 198.218 L |
| 8 cu ft | 226.535 L |
| 9 cu ft | 254.852 L |
| 10 cu ft | 283.168 L |
| 15 cu ft | 424.753 L |
| 20 cu ft | 566.337 L |
| 25 cu ft | 707.921 L |
| 30 cu ft | 849.505 L |
| 40 cu ft | 1,132.67 L |
| 50 cu ft | 1,415.84 L |
| 60 cu ft | 1,699.01 L |
| 75 cu ft | 2,123.76 L |
| 100 cu ft | 2,831.68 L |
Everyday cubic feet in liters
| What it is | cu ft | L |
|---|---|---|
| a small cooler | 1 cu ft | 28.3168 L |
| a mini fridge | 10 cu ft | 283.168 L |
| a family fridge | 20 cu ft | 566.337 L |
| a small storage closet | 100 cu ft | 2,831.68 L |
| a 20 ft container (about) | 1,172 cu ft | 33,187.3 L |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 28. For 10 cu ft that gives 280 L against an exact 283.168 L, an error of 1.1%.
About the units
Cubic foot (cu ft). About 28.32 liters. Used for fridges, gas and timber.
Liter (L). 1,000 cm³, one cubic decimeter. Used for fuel, milk and water.
Going the other way, 1 liter is 0.0353147 cubic feet.
Questions
How many liters are in 1 cubic foot?
1 cubic foot is 28.3168 liters, and 1 liter is 0.0353147 cubic feet.
How do I convert cubic feet to liters?
Use L = cu ft × 28.316847. For example, 10 cubic feet × 28.316847 = 283.168 liters.
Is the cubic foot to liter factor exact?
Yes, the definitions are exact, so the factor is exact. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is a 20 ft container in liters?
1,172 cu ft is 33,187.3 L.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of volume).
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