Convert cubic inch to liter
Please provide values below to convert cubic inch [in^3] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to cubic inch.
How to Convert Cubic Inch to Liter
1 in^3 = 0.016387064 L, l
Example: convert 15 in^3 to L, l:
15 in^3 = 15 × 0.016387064 L, l = 0.24580596 L, l
Cubic Inch to Liter Conversion Table
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Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.