Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Hours to Liter per Seconds Converter — L/h to L/s
Convert Liter per Hours (L/h) to Liter per Seconds (L/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per hours = 0.0002777778 liter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Hours 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 2.77777778e-7 / 0.001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Hours to Liter per Seconds
Liter per Hours 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 = liter per hours × 0.000277777777778
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 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per hours-to-liter per seconds factor of 0.000277777777778.
Simple example
1 L/h × 0.0002777777778 = 0.0002777778 L/s
1 liter per hours = 0.0002777778 liter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/h × 0.0002777777778 = 0.0166666667 L/s
60 liter per hours = 0.0166666667 liter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Hours (L/h) | Liter per Seconds (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/h | 0.0000277778 L/s |
| 1 L/h | 0.0002777778 L/s |
| 10 L/h | 0.0027777778 L/s |
| 60 L/h | 0.0166666667 L/s |
| 100 L/h | 0.0277777778 L/s |
| 1,000 L/h | 0.2777777778 L/s |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Seconds to Liter per Hours
0.0002777778 L/s × 3600 = 1.00000008 L/h
0.0002777778 liter per seconds = 1.00000008 liter per hours.
liter per hours = liter per seconds × 3600
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Seconds to Liter per Hours.
Understanding the Liter per Hours (L/h)
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 liter per hours?
1 liter per hours equals 0.0002777778 liter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per hours to liter per seconds?
Multiply the liter per hours value by 0.0002777777778. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per seconds back to liter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per seconds equals 3,600 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 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 liter per hours to liter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per hours and liter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0002777777778 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.