Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds Converter — L/min to ft3/s
Convert Liter per Minutes (L/min) to Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per minutes = 0.0005885778 cubic foot per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Liter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1.66666667e-5 / 0.02831684659.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds
Liter per Minutes and Cubic foot 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. Liter per Minutes is typically associated with common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide, while Cubic foot per Seconds is typically associated with united States.
Formula
cubic foot per seconds = liter per minutes × 0.000588577778691
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per minutes equals 0.0000166666666667 base units, and 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per minutes-to-cubic foot per seconds factor of 0.000588577778691.
Simple example
1 L/min × 0.0005885777787 = 0.0005885778 ft3/s
1 liter per minutes = 0.0005885778 cubic foot per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/min × 0.0005885777787 = 0.0353146667 ft3/s
60 liter per minutes = 0.0353146667 cubic foot per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Minutes (L/min) | Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/min | 0.0000588578 ft3/s |
| 1 L/min | 0.0005885778 ft3/s |
| 10 L/min | 0.0058857778 ft3/s |
| 60 L/min | 0.0353146667 ft3/s |
| 100 L/min | 0.0588577779 ft3/s |
| 1,000 L/min | 0.5885777787 ft3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Seconds to Liter per Minutes
0.0005885778 ft3/s × 1699.010796 = 1.000000036 L/min
0.0005885778 cubic foot per seconds = 1.000000036 liter per minutes.
liter per minutes = cubic foot per seconds × 1699.01079552
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Seconds to Liter per Minutes.
Liter per Minutes vs. Cubic foot per Seconds
| Aspect | Liter per Minutes | Cubic foot per Seconds |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived flow-rate unit | US customary flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | Household tap and shower flow rates | The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations |
| Where it's used | Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide | United States |
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
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
Liter per Minutes — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre as an accepted non-SI unit used with the SI.
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per seconds are in 1 liter per minutes?
1 liter per minutes equals 0.0005885778 cubic foot per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per minutes to cubic foot per seconds?
Multiply the liter per minutes value by 0.0005885777787. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds back to liter per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 1,699.010796 liter per minutes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Is the liter per minutes to cubic foot per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per minutes and cubic foot per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0005885777787 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the liter per minutes still used today?
Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide
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.