Cubic Inches to Liters 

Use our simple calculator to convert cubic inches to liters. We’ve also provided a cubic inches-to-liters formula for manual conversions.

cubic inches to liters convertor

Cubic Inches to Liters Converter

Enter the volume in cubic inches to calculate the equivalent volume in liters:




Cubic Inches to Liters Converters

There are 61.0237 cubic inches in a liter. To convert cubic inches to liters, divide your cubic inch value by 61.0237.

Liters = cubic inches ÷ 61.0237

Reference the table below for common cubic inches to liters conversions.

Cubic Inches [in3]Liters [L]
100.1639 L
1001.6387 L
3024.9499 L
3055.0052 L
3185.2095 L
3515.7477 L
3605.9050 L
3906.3878 L
3926.4201 L
3966.4867 L
4006.5532 L
4086.6749 L
4557.4593 L
4607.5287 L
4968.1240 L
5008.1906 L
5008.1906 L
5729.3769 L
64210.5279 L
180029.5241 L
250040.9572 L
260042.5951 L
400065.6201 L
500081.0252 L

The Difference Between a Cubic Inch and a Liter

  • Cubic inch symbol: in³
  • Liter symbol: L

A cubic inch is a volume unit from the Imperial and United States Customary system expressed in length x width x depth. Cubic units are a lesser-used measurement in the United States.

The liter is an SI unit that measures volume. It’s one of the seven base units of the metric system and is equal to the volume of one kilogram of water or 1,000 cubic centimeters.

Even though the United States doesn’t use the metric system, they do use the liter. The liter measures car engine size and soft drinks in the United States.

Calculating from Cubic Inches to Liters: An Example

To calculate a 10” x 10” x 15” object from cubic inches to liters, take the following steps:

  • First, determine cubic inches by multiplying the length, width, and depth in inches by each other. 10 x 10 x 15 = 1,500 cubic inches
  • Next, divide the cubic inches total by 61.0237. 1,500 ÷ 61.0237 = 24.58 liters

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ

What’s the formula to convert cubic inches to liters for engines?

If you know the cubic inches of your engine, divide that number by 61.0237 – the number of in³ in a liter. So, for example, a 454 engine is the equivalent of 7.4 liters.

Is a gallon the same amount as a liter?

A gallon is almost four times bigger than a liter – there are 3.785 liters in one gallon. Another way to look at it is in cubic inches. One gallon contains 231 cubic inches, while a liter contains about 61 cubic inches.

How many ounces are in a liter?

A liter contains 33.814 fluid ounces. A two-liter bottle of soda contains about 67.6 fluid ounces.

Is a quart the same size as a liter?

One quart is the same size as 0.95 liters. A quart is an imperial measurement closest to the metric unit liter.