Volumetric flow rate.
Centiliter per Seconds to Megaliter per Seconds Converter — cL/s to ML/s
Convert Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) to Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter per seconds = 1e-8 megaliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliter per Seconds to Megaliter per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 1000.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliter per Seconds to Megaliter per Seconds
Centiliter per Seconds and Megaliter per Seconds both measure volumetric flow rate — how much volume passes a point over time — used to size pipes and pumps, monitor river or stream discharge, control industrial processes, and set medical infusion rates. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
megaliter per seconds = centiliter per seconds × 1e-8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter per seconds equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 megaliter per seconds equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter per seconds-to-megaliter per seconds factor of 1e-8.
Simple example
1 cL/s × 1e-8 = 1e-8 ML/s
1 centiliter per seconds = 1e-8 megaliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 cL/s × 1e-8 = 6e-7 ML/s
60 centiliter per seconds = 6e-7 megaliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) | Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cL/s | 1e-9 ML/s |
| 1 cL/s | 1e-8 ML/s |
| 10 cL/s | 1e-7 ML/s |
| 60 cL/s | 6e-7 ML/s |
| 100 cL/s | 0.000001 ML/s |
| 1,000 cL/s | 0.00001 ML/s |
Reverse conversion: Megaliter per Seconds to Centiliter per Seconds
1e-8 ML/s × 100000000 = 1 cL/s
1e-8 megaliter per seconds = 1 centiliter per seconds.
centiliter per seconds = megaliter per seconds × 100000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megaliter per Seconds to Centiliter per Seconds.
Understanding the Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megaliter per seconds are in 1 centiliter per seconds?
1 centiliter per seconds equals 1e-8 megaliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter per seconds to megaliter per seconds?
Multiply the centiliter per seconds value by 1e-8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megaliter per seconds back to centiliter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megaliter per seconds equals 100,000,000 centiliter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiliter per seconds?
Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a megaliter per seconds?
Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the centiliter per seconds to megaliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter per seconds and megaliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-8 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between volumetric and mass flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time (for example, liters per second). Mass flow rate measures the mass instead. For a fluid of constant density the two are directly proportional, but for compressible fluids like gases, mass flow is often the more meaningful quantity.