Convert cubic foot to liter
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Liter
1 ft^3 = 28.3168466 L, l
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to L, l:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 28.3168466 L, l = 424.752699 L, l
Cubic Foot to Liter Conversion Table
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Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.