Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours Converter — L/h to m3/h
Convert Liter per Hours (L/h) to Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per hours = 0.001 cubic meter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours converter
Converter
Flow Rate Converter
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 2.77777778e-7 / 0.0002777777778.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours
Liter per Hours and Cubic Meter 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. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
cubic meter per hours = liter per hours × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per hours equals 2.777778e-7 base units, and 1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per hours-to-cubic meter per hours factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 L/h × 0.001 = 0.001 m3/h
1 liter per hours = 0.001 cubic meter per hours.
Real-world example
60 L/h × 0.001 = 0.06 m3/h
60 liter per hours = 0.06 cubic meter per hours.
Conversion table
| Liter per Hours (L/h) | Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/h | 0.0001 m3/h |
| 1 L/h | 0.001 m3/h |
| 10 L/h | 0.01 m3/h |
| 60 L/h | 0.06 m3/h |
| 100 L/h | 0.1 m3/h |
| 1,000 L/h | 1 m3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Hours
0.001 m3/h × 1000 = 1 L/h
0.001 cubic meter per hours = 1 liter per hours.
liter per hours = cubic meter per hours × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Hours.
Understanding the Liter per Hours (L/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
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
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 cubic meter per hours are in 1 liter per hours?
1 liter per hours equals 0.001 cubic meter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per hours to cubic meter per hours?
Multiply the liter per hours value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours back to liter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 1,000 liter per hours. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter per hours?
Liter per Hours (L/h) is a unit of flow rate.
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.
Is the liter per hours to cubic meter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per hours and cubic meter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 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.