Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Minutes to Liter per Seconds Converter — m3/min to L/s
Convert Cubic Meter per Minutes (m3/min) to Liter per Seconds (L/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic meter per minutes = 16.66666667 liter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic Meter per Minutes to Liter 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 0.01666666667 / 0.001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Meter per Minutes to Liter per Seconds
Cubic Meter per Minutes and Liter 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
liter per seconds = cubic meter per minutes × 16.6666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic meter per minutes equals 0.0166666666667 base units, and 1 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic meter per minutes-to-liter per seconds factor of 16.6666666667.
Simple example
1 m3/min × 16.66666667 = 16.66666667 L/s
1 cubic meter per minutes = 16.66666667 liter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 m3/min × 16.66666667 = 1,000 L/s
60 cubic meter per minutes = 1,000 liter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meter per Minutes (m3/min) | Liter per Seconds (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m3/min | 1.666666667 L/s |
| 1 m3/min | 16.66666667 L/s |
| 10 m3/min | 166.6666667 L/s |
| 60 m3/min | 1,000 L/s |
| 100 m3/min | 1,666.666667 L/s |
| 1,000 m3/min | 16,666.66667 L/s |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Minutes
16.66666667 L/s × 0.06 = 1 m3/min
16.66666667 liter per seconds = 1 cubic meter per minutes.
cubic meter per minutes = liter per seconds × 0.06
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Minutes.
Understanding the Cubic Meter per Minutes (m3/min)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Liter per Seconds
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally
L/s vs. L/min. Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Uses of the Liter per Seconds today
- Municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates
- Industrial process flow specifications
- Stream and river discharge measurement at moderate scales
Liter per Seconds — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre and second as accepted units used together to express flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liter per seconds are in 1 cubic meter per minutes?
1 cubic meter per minutes equals 16.66666667 liter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic meter per minutes to liter per seconds?
Multiply the cubic meter per minutes value by 16.66666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per seconds back to cubic meter per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per seconds equals 0.06 cubic meter per minutes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic meter per minutes?
Cubic Meter per Minutes (m3/min) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a liter per seconds?
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Is the cubic meter per minutes to liter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic meter per minutes and liter per seconds 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.
What is the difference between l/s vs. l/min?
Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.