Convert Cubic Inches to Liters
Convert Cubic Inches (in³) to Liters (L) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L = in³ × 0.016387064
About Cubic Inches
A cubic inch (in³) is the volume of a cube with sides of one inch (25.4 mm), equal to approximately 16.387 mL. It is widely used in US engineering and manufacturing - engine displacement was traditionally described in cubic inches (a 350 in³ V8 engine displaces 5.7 liters), and product specifications for items sold in the US frequently reference cubic inches. Speaker cabinet volumes, wine bottle capacities in older US standards, refrigerator compartment sizes, and box shipping calculations in imperial units all use cubic inches. One liter equals approximately 61.024 cubic inches.
About Liters
A liter (L) is the fundamental metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL). Since its adoption as part of the metric system in 1793, the liter has become the world's most widely used volume measurement for liquids. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine, milk, and engine oil are all routinely sold by the liter globally. One liter of pure water at 4°C weighs almost exactly one kilogram - a convenient property that makes the liter central to everyday science, cooking, and industry worldwide. The liter is also written 'litre' in British English.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic Inches (in³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³ | 0.0163871 L |
| 2 in³ | 0.0327741 L |
| 5 in³ | 0.0819353 L |
| 10 in³ | 0.163871 L |
| 25 in³ | 0.409677 L |
| 50 in³ | 0.819353 L |
| 100 in³ | 1.63871 L |