Cubic feet to Litres conversion

How to convert cubic feet to litres?

To convert cubic feet to liters, you'd use the fact that 1 cubic foot is approximately equal to 28.3168 liters. Here’s a step-by-step process:

1. Identify the volume in cubic feet: In this case, 1 cubic foot.

2. Use the conversion factor: $1 \text{ cubic foot} = 28.3168 \text{ liters}$.

3. Perform the conversion:

   $1 \text{ cubic foot} \times 28.3168 \text{ liters/cubic foot} = 28.3168 \text{ liters}$

So, 1 cubic foot is equivalent to approximately 28.3168 liters.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Cubic Feet

1. Refrigerator Storage Space:

   • A standard refrigerator might have a volume of about 20 cubic feet.
   • Converting to liters: $20 \text{ cubic feet} \times 28.3168 \text{ liters/cubic foot} = 566.336 \text{ liters}$.

2. Bathtubs:

   • A common bathtub might hold around 15 cubic feet of water.
   • Converting to liters: $15 \text{ cubic feet} \times 28.3168 \text{ liters/cubic foot} = 424.752 \text{ liters}$.

3. Shipping Containers:

   • A 20-foot shipping container typically has an internal volume of about 1,169 cubic feet.
   • Converting to liters: $1,169 \text{ cubic feet} \times 28.3168 \text{ liters/cubic foot} = 33,104.4592 \text{ liters}$.

4. Swimming Pools:

   • A small backyard swimming pool might have a volume of about 1,000 cubic feet.
   • Converting to liters: $1,000 \text{ cubic feet} \times 28.3168 \text{ liters/cubic foot} = 28,316.8 \text{ liters}$.

5. Fuel Storage Tanks:

   • A small home heating oil tank might be around 100 cubic feet.
   • Converting to liters: $100 \text{ cubic feet} \times 28.3168 \text{ liters/cubic foot} = 2,831.68 \text{ liters}$.

These examples should give you a good sense of how to apply the cubic feet to liters conversion in various real-world scenarios.