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Cubic centimeters
5,735 cc
Liters
5.74 L
Cubic inches
350.00 CID
Formula / model
1 liter = 1000 cc, 1 cubic inch = 16.387064 cc
This engine displacement converter is the quick way to move between cubic inches, cc, and liters when specs come from mixed sources.
Enter your current numbers or target values below, then use the live results to review cubic centimeters, liters, and cubic inches before you commit to the next parts or setup change.
Engine displacement is expressed in 3 interchangeable units: cubic inches (CID), cubic centimeters (cc), and liters (L). All three describe the same physical quantity — the total swept volume of all cylinders. The conversion between them is exact, not approximate: 1 cubic inch equals 16.387064 cc, and 1 liter equals 1,000 cc.
American manufacturers historically use cubic inches (a 350 Chevy, a 302 Ford). European and Asian manufacturers use liters (a 2.0L Subaru, a 3.0L BMW). The cc notation is common in motorcycle and small-engine specifications. This converter eliminates the friction of switching between these unit systems.
The conversions are based on 2 exact relationships. All other conversions derive from combining these two:
To convert cubic inches to liters: multiply by 16.387064, then divide by 1,000. A 350 CID engine is 350 × 16.387064 ÷ 1,000 = 5.735 liters. The reverse divides liters by 0.016387064. These conversions are lossless — no rounding is introduced by the conversion itself.
Manufacturers round displacement to clean marketing numbers. A "5.7L" Hemi displaces 5,654 cc (345 CID) — not 5,700 cc. GM's "6.2L" LS3 displaces 6,162 cc (376.0 CID). Ford's "5.0L" Coyote displaces 4,951 cc (302.1 CID). The marketing name is always a rounded approximation. This converter shows the exact value.
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The table below lists 12 of the most frequently referenced engine displacements in automotive use, cross-referenced in all 3 unit systems. Marketing names are shown where they differ from the exact value.
| Marketing Name | CID | cc | Liters | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "2.0L" | 122 | 1,998 | 2.00 | Honda K20, Subaru FA20 |
| "2.4L" | 146 | 2,393 | 2.39 | Honda K24, Chrysler 2.4 |
| "302" / "5.0L" | 302 | 4,949 | 4.95 | Ford 302, Ford Coyote |
| "350" / "5.7L" | 350 | 5,735 | 5.74 | Chevy 350 SBC, Hemi 5.7 |
| "383" | 383 | 6,276 | 6.28 | SBC 383 stroker |
| "400" | 400 | 6,555 | 6.55 | Chevy 400 SBC, Pontiac 400 |
| "454" / "7.4L" | 454 | 7,440 | 7.44 | Chevy 454 BBC |
| "6.2L" | 376 | 6,162 | 6.16 | GM LS3, LT1, Hellcat |
| "6.7L" | 408 | 6,690 | 6.69 | Cummins ISB, Powerstroke |
| "3.5L" | 214 | 3,498 | 3.50 | Ford EcoBoost, Nissan VQ35 |
| "3.0L" | 183 | 2,998 | 3.00 | BMW B58, Toyota 2JZ-GE |
| "5.3L" | 325 | 5,328 | 5.33 | GM L83, LM7 truck |
GM's LS3 is marketed as "6.2L" but displaces 6,162 cc (376.0 CID) — not 6,200 cc. Toyota's 2JZ-GTE is called a "3.0L" but displaces 2,997 cc. The marketing name is always rounded. Confusion arises when builders use the rounded number in calculations that require the exact figure.
Piston manufacturers list bore in millimeters. American rod catalogs use inches. Displacement discussions switch between CID and liters depending on the platform. Comparing a "350 Chevy" with a "5.7L Hemi" requires conversion to see they are within 81 cc of each other — close enough to share many performance characteristics.
A 0.030" overbore on a 350 SBC increases displacement to 355 CID (5,816 cc, 5.82 L). A 383 stroker produces 383 CID (6,276 cc, 6.28 L). These modified displacements have no marketing name — making a converter essential for comparing the result against catalog and forum references in all 3 unit systems.
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It estimates cubic centimeters, liters, and cubic inches from values such as input value and input unit.
Start with input value and input unit because those are the core values that move cubic centimeters the most. Then refine the secondary inputs to match the exact combination.
It is a solid planning tool built around the stated formula and assumptions, but final results still depend on real measurements, hardware tolerances, tuning, and operating conditions.
Yes. Change the inputs to reflect your exact parts, operating target, or comparison scenario, then review how the outputs respond before you make the next decision.
A useful next step is to compare the result with Overbore Displacement Calculator, Compression Ratio Calculator, and Stroker Engine Combinations Planner so the rest of the combination stays aligned.
