Liters to cubic feet
1 liter = 0.0353147 cubic feet
Type a value in liters (L) to get cubic feet (cu ft) straight away. A liter is smaller than a cubic foot, so the number goes down. Both units belong to volume, measured here against the liter.
1 L = 0.035314667 cu ft
Formula
cu ft = L × 0.035314667
One liter is 0.035314667 cubic feet, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 28.3168, the number of liters in one cubic foot. Here L is the value in liters and cu ft is the result in cubic feet.
Worked example: 2 liters × 0.035314667 = 0.0706293 cubic feet.
Liters to cubic feet table
| liters (L) | cubic feet (cu ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.0353147 cu ft |
| 2 L | 0.0706293 cu ft |
| 3 L | 0.105944 cu ft |
| 4 L | 0.141259 cu ft |
| 5 L | 0.176573 cu ft |
| 6 L | 0.211888 cu ft |
| 7 L | 0.247203 cu ft |
| 8 L | 0.282517 cu ft |
| 9 L | 0.317832 cu ft |
| 10 L | 0.353147 cu ft |
| 15 L | 0.52972 cu ft |
| 20 L | 0.706293 cu ft |
| 25 L | 0.882867 cu ft |
| 30 L | 1.05944 cu ft |
| 40 L | 1.41259 cu ft |
| 50 L | 1.76573 cu ft |
| 60 L | 2.11888 cu ft |
| 75 L | 2.6486 cu ft |
| 100 L | 3.53147 cu ft |
Everyday liters in cubic feet
| What it is | L | cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| a milk packet | 1 L | 0.0353147 cu ft |
| a large soft-drink bottle | 2 L | 0.0706293 cu ft |
| a water-dispenser jar | 20 L | 0.706293 cu ft |
| a small car fuel tank | 40 L | 1.41259 cu ft |
| a large oil drum | 200 L | 7.06293 cu ft |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.035. For 2 L that gives 0.07 cu ft against an exact 0.0706293 cu ft, an error of 0.9%.
About the units
Liter (L). 1,000 cm³, one cubic decimeter. Used for fuel, milk and water.
Cubic foot (cu ft). About 28.32 liters. Used for fridges, gas and timber.
Going the other way, 1 cubic foot is 28.3168 liters.
Questions
How many cubic feet are in 1 liter?
1 liter is 0.0353147 cubic feet, and 1 cubic foot is 28.3168 liters.
How do I convert liters to cubic feet?
Use cu ft = L × 0.035314667. For example, 2 liters × 0.035314667 = 0.0706293 cubic feet.
Is the liter to cubic foot 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 large oil drum in cubic feet?
200 L is 7.06293 cu ft.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of volume).
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