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Liters to cubic inches converter

Convert liters to cubic inches the way yards and listings talk. 5.7 L is 350 cid on a Chevy small-block and 345 cid on a Hemi. Type either unit and see the exact math plus common shop names.

Common liters

Common cid

Converted displacement

5.7 L→350 cid

Exact conversion: 347.8 cubic inches · commonly called Chevy 350

Yard talk

Hemi 5.7

5.7 L · 345 cid

Yard talk

Chevy 350

5.7 L · 350 cid

How to convert engine size

  1. Enter displacement in liters or cubic inches (cid).
  2. Read the exact conversion and the nearest shop name.
  3. Use the yard-talk cards when a listing says 350 but the VIN says 5.7 L.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert liters to cubic inches?

Multiply liters by 61.0237. A 5.7 L engine is 347.8 cid, which Chevy listings round to 350 cid.

Is a 5.7 L the same as a 350?

On a Chevy small-block, yes — 5.7 L is commonly called a 350. A Chrysler 5.7 Hemi is 345 cid. Both names show up in salvage listings.

What does cid mean on an engine?

Cid means cubic inches of displacement. Older American engines are named by cid (302, 350, 454). Newer catalogs often list liters instead.

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