Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Minutes Converter — m3/h to L/min
Convert Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) to Liter per Minutes (L/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic meter per hours = 16.66666667 liter per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Minutes converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0002777777778 / 1.66666667e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Minutes
Cubic Meter per Hours 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 Meter per Hours is typically associated with standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US, while Liter per Minutes is typically associated with common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide.
Formula
liter per minutes = cubic meter per hours × 16.6666666667
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 minutes equals 0.0000166666666667 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic meter per hours-to-liter per minutes factor of 16.6666666667.
Simple example
1 m3/h × 16.66666667 = 16.66666667 L/min
1 cubic meter per hours = 16.66666667 liter per minutes.
Real-world example
60 m3/h × 16.66666667 = 1,000 L/min
60 cubic meter per hours = 1,000 liter per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) | Liter per Minutes (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m3/h | 1.666666667 L/min |
| 1 m3/h | 16.66666667 L/min |
| 10 m3/h | 166.6666667 L/min |
| 60 m3/h | 1,000 L/min |
| 100 m3/h | 1,666.666667 L/min |
| 1,000 m3/h | 16,666.66667 L/min |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours
16.66666667 L/min × 0.06 = 1 m3/h
16.66666667 liter per minutes = 1 cubic meter per hours.
cubic meter per hours = liter per minutes × 0.06
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours.
Cubic Meter per Hours vs. Liter per Minutes
| Aspect | Cubic Meter per Hours | Liter per Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived flow-rate unit | metric derived flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings | Household tap and shower flow rates |
| Where it's used | Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US | Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide |
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 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 Meter per Hours — sources
- ISO 5167 (flow measurement standards) — Cubic meters per hour as a standard industrial flow-rate unit.
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 meter per hours?
1 cubic meter per hours equals 16.66666667 liter per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours to liter per minutes?
Multiply the cubic meter per hours value by 16.66666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per minutes back to cubic meter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per minutes equals 0.06 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 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 meter per hours to liter per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic meter per hours and liter per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 16.66666667 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.