Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Hours Converter — m3/h to L/h
Convert Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) to Liter per Hours (L/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic meter per hours = 1,000 liter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Hours converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0002777777778 / 2.77777778e-7.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Hours
Cubic Meter per Hours and Liter per Hours 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 Meter per Hours is most often used for hvac equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings.
Formula
liter per hours = cubic meter per hours × 1000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, and 1 liter per hours equals 2.777778e-7 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic meter per hours-to-liter per hours factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 m3/h × 1000 = 1,000 L/h
1 cubic meter per hours = 1,000 liter per hours.
Real-world example
60 m3/h × 1000 = 60,000 L/h
60 cubic meter per hours = 60,000 liter per hours.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) | Liter per Hours (L/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m3/h | 100 L/h |
| 1 m3/h | 1,000 L/h |
| 10 m3/h | 10,000 L/h |
| 60 m3/h | 60,000 L/h |
| 100 m3/h | 100,000 L/h |
| 1,000 m3/h | 1,000,000 L/h |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours
1 L/h × 0.001 = 0.001 m3/h
1 liter per hours = 0.001 cubic meter per hours.
cubic meter per hours = liter per hours × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours.
Understanding the Cubic Meter per Hours
Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic meter of volume passing a point every hour — a common scale for equipment and system flow ratings. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US
Uses of the Cubic Meter per Hours today
- HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings
- Industrial pump and system flow specifications
- Building ventilation system design
Understanding the Liter per Hours (L/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Hours — sources
- ISO 5167 (flow measurement standards) — Cubic meters per hour as a standard industrial flow-rate unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liter per hours are in 1 cubic meter per hours?
1 cubic meter per hours equals 1,000 liter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours to liter per hours?
Multiply the cubic meter per hours value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per hours back to cubic meter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per hours equals 0.001 cubic meter per hours. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic meter per hours?
Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic meter of volume passing a point every hour — a common scale for equipment and system flow ratings. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
What is a liter per hours?
Liter per Hours (L/h) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic meter per hours to liter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic meter per hours and liter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic meter per hours still used today?
Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US
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.