How many cc is a 350 Chevy?
The displacement of the classic Chevy 350 is 350 cubic inches, which converts to about 5,735 cubic centimeters (roughly 5.7 liters).
Technical background
The 350, Chevy’s renowned small-block V8, was introduced in 1967 and has since become one of the most enduring engine designs in automotive history. Its displacement is defined as 350 cubic inches, which translates to 5,735 cm³ in metric units. In consumer communications, it is almost always described as 5.7 L (or 5.735 L in precise terms).
Before we present a concise conversion reference, here is a quick note to help readers understand the metric comparison.
Below is a compact conversion reference for the 350 cubic inch engine to metric units.
- Displacement (cubic inches): 350 in³
- Conversion factor: 1 in³ = 16.387064 cm³
- Displacement in cubic centimeters: 350 × 16.387064 cm³ ≈ 5,735.4724 cm³
- Displacement in liters: 5,735 cm³ ÷ 1,000 ≈ 5.735 L
In practical terms, this displacement is commonly referred to as a 5.7-liter engine, and you’ll often see specifications listed as 5.7 L or 350 cu in in catalogs and manuals.
Summary
In summary, a Chevy 350 engine is about 5,735 cc (approximately 5.735 L), with 5.7 L being the most common shorthand in lay and performance literature.
