Convert Cubic Feet (ft³) to Liters (l)

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1 Cubic Feet (ft³) = 28.3168 Liters (l)

How to Convert Cubic Feet (ft³) to Liters (l)

1 ft3 = 28.3168 l

1 l = 0.035314724828 ft3

Example: convert 15 Cubic Feet (ft³) to Liters (l):

25 ft3 = 707.92 l

Cubic Feet (ft³) to Liters (l) Conversion Table

Cubic Feet (ft³)Liters (l)
0.01 ft30.283168 l
0.1 ft32.83168 l
1 ft328.3168 l
2 ft356.6336 l
3 ft384.9504 l
5 ft3141.584 l
10 ft3283.168 l
20 ft3566.336 l
50 ft31415.84 l
100 ft32831.68 l
1000 ft328316.8 l

Cubic Feet (ft³)

Definition

A cubic foot (ft³) is an imperial unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with 1-foot sides. It equals approximately 28.3168 liters.

History

The cubic foot has been used since antiquity for measuring volume in English-speaking countries. It became standard for describing storage capacity, room volumes, and gas consumption.

Current use

Cubic feet are used in the United States for measuring refrigerator and freezer capacity, natural gas billing (CCF = 100 cubic feet), storage unit sizes, shipping volumes, and HVAC airflow rates (CFM).

Liters (l)

Definition

A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters, 1 cubic decimeter (1 dm³), or approximately 0.264 US gallons.

History

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as the 'cadil', later renamed 'litre'. It was defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density. Though not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with SI.

Current use

Liters are the global standard for measuring beverages, fuel, engine displacement, aquarium capacity, and liquid product volumes. Milk, water, soft drinks, and gasoline are all commonly sold in liters.