Definition: A cubic inch (in³) is a unit of volume that corresponds to the volume of a cube with each side measuring one inch.
History/origin: The cubic inch is part of the imperial and US customary systems and has historically been used in engineering and automotive fields.
Current use: Cubic inches are used primarily in the United States, especially for measuring engine displacement in automobiles and motorcycles.
Definition: A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or approximately 61.024 cubic inches.
History/origin: The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as a metric unit derived from the cubic decimeter.
Current use: The liter is commonly used around the world for measuring volumes of liquids such as water, beverages, and fuel.
| Cubic Inches [in³] | Liters [L] |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 0.01639 |
| 10.00 | 0.16387 |
| 50.00 | 0.81936 |
| 100.00 | 1.63871 |
| 200.00 | 3.27742 |
| 500.00 | 8.19355 |
| 1000.00 | 16.38710 |
| 0.50 | 0.00819 |
| 0.10 | 0.00164 |
| 2.00 | 0.03277 |
1 cubic inch ≈ 0.0163871 liters
1 liter ≈ 61.024 cubic inches
Example: convert 100 cubic inches to liters:
100 × 0.0163871 = 1.63871 liters