Litre cube — 3D-printable model preview
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Litre cube

Show that a litre is a 10 cm cube

A hollow cube exactly 10 cm inside in every direction: fill it with water from a measuring jug and children see that one litre and 1000 cubic centimetres are the same thing, then weigh it and meet the kilogram too.

Size
104 × 104 × 102 mm
Shape
Square
Walls
2.0 mm
Volume
23.0 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
28.6 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
18 steps

What’s in it

  • Square, 104 × 104 × 102 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
  • Raised text: “1 LITRE”, “1000 CM3”, “10 CM”

How to print it

PETG with solid walls so it holds water; check the inside is 100 mm.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 28.6 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.57 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the litre cube model?

The litre cube model measures 104 × 104 × 102 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. PETG with solid walls so it holds water; check the inside is 100 mm. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 28.6 g of PLA (23.0 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.57 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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