Convert cubic foot to liter
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707921 liters 164.8 milliliters
How to Convert Cubic foot to Liter
Converting cubic foot to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = ft³ × 28316.846592Reverse conversion: Convert liter to cubic foot
Comparison: Cubic-foot vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Cubic-foot: Used in the United States for natural gas billing, concrete, lumber, refrigerator capacity, and room volumes.
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 ft³ ≈ 28.3 L
- 1 ft³ ≈ 0.0283 m³
- 1 ft³ ≈ 7.48 US gal
- 1728 in³ = 1 ft³
About Cubic
Definition: The cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to approximately 28.3 liters, representing a cube with sides of one foot.
History: Natural derivation from the foot unit of length. Standard for construction and utility measurements in the US.
Current Use: Used in the United States for natural gas billing, concrete, lumber, refrigerator capacity, and room volumes.
Examples: Natural gas: priced per thousand cubic feet, concrete: ordered in cubic feet, appliance capacity: 10-25 ft³
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L