Convert cubic inches to liters or calculate box volume from length, width and height in inches, feet, mm, cm, m or yd, with results in L, in³ or US gal.

A length alone does not determine volume. Box mode uses inside dimensions and assumes a rectangular space.

Inches To Liters Formula

The following formula converts a volume in cubic inches to liters. Linear inches alone are insufficient.

L = I × 0.016387064

Variables:

  • L is the volume in liters (L)
  • I is the volume in cubic inches (in^3)

To calculate the volume in liters, multiply the volume in cubic inches by exactly 0.016387064.

Cubic Inches to Liters Conversion Table
Cubic Inches (in³) Liters (L)
10.016
20.033
50.082
100.164
120.197
160.262
200.328
240.393
250.410
320.524
360.590
400.655
480.787
500.819
600.983
641.049
721.180
1001.639
1442.360
172828.317
* Rounded to 3 decimals. Conversion used: 1 in³ = 0.016387064 L exactly.

What is Inches To Liters?

Inches to liters is a conversion method used to convert the volume of a space measured in inches to its equivalent in liters. This is often used in various fields such as engineering, physics, and mathematics. The conversion is based on the understanding that one cubic inch equals exactly 0.016387064 liters.

How to Calculate Inches To Liters?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Inches To Liters using the formula: L = I * 0.016387064


  1. First, determine the volume in cubic inches (I).
  2. Next, use the formula L = I * 0.016387064 to calculate the volume in liters (L).
  3. For a rectangular box, first multiply its inside length, width and height in compatible units to obtain volume.
  4. After inserting the value of I and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Volume in cubic inches (I) = 50. The result is 50 × 0.016387064 = 0.8193532 L.