Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Liter per Minutes Converter — ft3/s to L/min
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Liter per Minutes (L/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 1,699.010796 liter per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Liter per Minutes converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 1.66666667e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Liter per Minutes
Cubic foot per Seconds and Liter per Minutes 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. Cubic foot per Seconds is typically associated with united States, while Liter per Minutes is typically associated with common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide.
Formula
liter per minutes = cubic foot per seconds × 1699.01079552
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, and 1 liter per minutes equals 0.0000166666666667 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-liter per minutes factor of 1699.01079552.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 1699.010796 = 1,699.010796 L/min
1 cubic foot per seconds = 1,699.010796 liter per minutes.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 1699.010796 = 101,940.6477 L/min
60 cubic foot per seconds = 101,940.6477 liter per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Liter per Minutes (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 169.9010796 L/min |
| 1 ft3/s | 1,699.010796 L/min |
| 10 ft3/s | 16,990.10796 L/min |
| 60 ft3/s | 101,940.6477 L/min |
| 100 ft3/s | 169,901.0796 L/min |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 1,699,010.796 L/min |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds
1 L/min × 0.0005885777787 = 0.0005885778 ft3/s
1 liter per minutes = 0.0005885778 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = liter per minutes × 0.000588577778691
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds.
Cubic foot per Seconds vs. Liter per Minutes
| Aspect | Cubic foot per Seconds | Liter per Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary flow-rate unit | metric derived flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations | Household tap and shower flow rates |
| Where it's used | United States | Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide |
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
Understanding the Liter per Minutes
Liter per Minutes (L/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide
Uses of the Liter per Minutes today
- Household tap and shower flow rates
- Aquarium, pool, and irrigation pump specifications
- Small-scale industrial and laboratory flow measurement
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
Liter per Minutes — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre as an accepted non-SI unit used with the SI.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liter per minutes are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 1,699.010796 liter per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to liter per minutes?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 1699.010796. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per minutes back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per minutes equals 0.0005885778 cubic foot per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
What is a liter per minutes?
Liter per Minutes (L/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to liter per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and liter per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1699.010796 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic foot per seconds still used today?
United States
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.