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cubic inches to liters
cu in	l
10 cu in	0.1639 l
20 cu in	0.3277 l
30 cu in	0.4916 l
40 cu in	0.6555 l
50 cu in	0.8194 l
60 cu in	0.9832 l
70 cu in	1.1471 l
80 cu in	1.311 l
90 cu in	1.4748 l
100 cu in	1.6387 l
110 cu in	1.8026 l
120 cu in	1.9665 l
130 cu in	2.1303 l
140 cu in	2.2942 l
150 cu in	2.4581 l
160 cu in	2.6219 l
170 cu in	2.7858 l
180 cu in	2.9497 l
190 cu in	3.1135 l
200 cu in	3.2774 l

How to convert

1 cubic inch (cu in) = 0.0163871 liter (l). Cubic Inch (cu in) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Liter (l) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system. l

Cubic Inches - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Inch

A cubic inch (symbol in3 or cu in) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary (non-metric) units systems. It is the volume of a cube with each of its three dimensions (length, width, and height) being one inch (0.0254 meter) in length.

One cubic inch is equal to 0.000578704 cubic feet, 0.037037 cubic yards, or 0.016387064 liters.

History of the Cubic Inch

The cubic inch is derived from the inch, which is an ancient unit of length that was based on the length of a human thumb. The inch was originally divided into 12 lines, and later into 16 digits or 4 barleycorns. The inch was used in many different systems of measurement, such as the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, English, and Scottish systems. The inch was standardized by King Edward II of England in 1324 as the length of three barleycorns laid end to end. The current definition of the inch, adopted in 1959, is based on the international yard, which is defined as 0.9144 meter.

The cubic inch was first used as a unit of volume for measuring solid objects in England in the 14th century. It was also used for measuring other materials and substances, such as wood, stone, metal, water, and air. The cubic inch was adopted as a standard unit of measure in the imperial system in 1824, along with other units such as the gallon, the bushel, and the barrel. The cubic inch was also used in the US customary system, which is similar but not identical to the imperial system. The cubic inch is still widely used today for various purposes, such as engineering, commerce, and everyday life.

How to Convert Cubic Inches

To convert cubic inches to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic inches to cubic feet, multiply by 0.000578704.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.000578704 = 0.001157408 ft3
To convert cubic inches to cubic yards, multiply by 0.000037037.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.000037037 = 0.000074074 yd3
To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply by 0.016387064.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.016387064 = 0.032774128 L
To convert cubic inches to milliliters or cubic centimeters, multiply by 16.387064.
- Example: 2 in3 × 16.387064 = 32.774128 mL or cm3
To convert cubic inches to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.00432900433.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.00432900433 = 0.00865800866 gal
To convert cubic inches to bushels (US), multiply by 0.000465025413.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.000465025413 = 0.000930050826 bu

To convert other units of volume to cubic inches, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic feet to cubic inches, divide by 0.000578704.
- Example: 0.001157408 ft3 ÷ 0.000578704 = 2 in3
To convert cubic yards to cubic inches, divide by 0.000037037.
- Example: 0.000074074 yd3 ÷ 0.000037037 = 2 in3
To convert liters to cubic inches, divide by 0.016387064.
- Example: 0.032774128 L ÷ 0.016387064 = 2 in3
To convert milliliters or cubic centimeters to cubic inches, divide by 16.387064.
- Example: 32.774128 mL or cm3 ÷ 16.387064 = 2 in3
To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic inches, divide by 0.00432900433.
- Example: 0.00865800866 gal ÷ 0.00432900433 = 2 in3
To convert bushels (US) to cubic inches, divide by 0.000465025413.
- Example: 0.000930050826 bu ÷ 0.000465025413 = 2 in3

Where Cubic Inches are Used

Cubic inches are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of small objects, such as jewelry, coins, dice, and marbles.
In the United States and Canada, cubic inches are used for measuring the engine displacement of automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft.
In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of air in pneumatic tools, tires, balloons, and airbags.
In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of water in aquariums, fountains, and pools.
In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of soil in gardening, landscaping, and farming.

Example Conversions of Cubic Inches to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of cubic inches to other units of volume:

1 in3 = 0.000578704 ft3
1 in3 = 0.000037037 yd3
1 in3 = 0.016387064 L
1 in3 = 16.387064 mL or cm3
1 in3 = 0.00432900433 gal
1 in3 = 0.000465025413 bu
1 in3 = 0.0001030715 bbl

Cubic inches also can be marked as in³.

Liters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Liter

A liter (international spelling) or liter (American English spelling) (SI symbols L and l) is a unit of volume that is used in the metric system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of 10 centimeters (0.1 meter) in length.

One liter is equal to 1000 cubic centimeters, 0.001 cubic meters, or 1 cubic decimeter.

History of the Liter

The liter is derived from the litron, which was an old French unit of volume that was based on the Greek unit of weight called the litra. The litron was equal to about 0.831 liters. The word liter was first used in 1795 by the French chemist Antoine Lavoisier as a unit of volume for liquids and gases. The liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at 4 °C and standard atmospheric pressure.

The liter was later redefined several times based on different physical standards, such as a platinum-iridium cylinder and a wavelength of light. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is the SI unit of volume. The liter is not an SI unit, but it is accepted by the CGPM (the standards body that defines the SI) for use with the SI.

How to Convert Liters

To convert liters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert liters to cubic centimeters, multiply by 1000.
- Example: 2 L x 1000 = 2000 cm3
To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.001.
- Example: 2 L x 0.001 = 0.002 m3
To convert liters to cubic decimeters, multiply by 1.
- Example: 2 L x 1 = 2 dm3
To convert liters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.264.
- Example: 2 L x 0.264 = 0.528 gal
To convert liters to bushels (US), multiply by 0.037.
- Example: 2 L x 0.037 = 0.074 bu
To convert liters to barrels (oil), multiply by 0.0063.
- Example: 2 L x 0.0063 = 0.0126 bbl

To convert other units of volume to liters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic centimeters to liters, divide by 1000.
- Example: 2000 cm3 / 1000 = 2 L
To convert cubic meters to liters, divide by 0.001.
- Example: 0.002 m3 / 0.001 = 2 L
To convert cubic decimeters to liters, divide by 1.
- Example: 2 dm3 / 1 = 2 L
To convert gallons (US liquid) to liters, divide by 0.264.
- Example: 0.528 gal / 0.264 = 2 L
To convert bushels (US) to liters, divide by 0.037.
- Example: 0.074 bu / 0.037 = 2 L
To convert barrels (oil) to liters, divide by 0.0063.
- Example: 0.0126 bbl / 0.0063 = 2 L

Where Liters are Used

Liters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.