Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours Converter — L/min to m3/h
Convert Liter per Minutes (L/min) to Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per minutes = 0.06 cubic meter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Liter per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1.66666667e-5 / 0.0002777777778.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours
Liter per Minutes 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. Liter per Minutes is typically associated with common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide, while Cubic Meter per Hours is typically associated with standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US.
Formula
cubic meter per hours = liter per minutes × 0.06
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 meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per minutes-to-cubic meter per hours factor of 0.06.
Simple example
1 L/min × 0.06 = 0.06 m3/h
1 liter per minutes = 0.06 cubic meter per hours.
Real-world example
60 L/min × 0.06 = 3.6 m3/h
60 liter per minutes = 3.6 cubic meter per hours.
Conversion table
| Liter per Minutes (L/min) | Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/min | 0.006 m3/h |
| 1 L/min | 0.06 m3/h |
| 10 L/min | 0.6 m3/h |
| 60 L/min | 3.6 m3/h |
| 100 L/min | 6 m3/h |
| 1,000 L/min | 60 m3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Minutes
0.06 m3/h × 16.66666667 = 1 L/min
0.06 cubic meter per hours = 1 liter per minutes.
liter per minutes = cubic meter per hours × 16.6666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter per Hours to Liter per Minutes.
Liter per Minutes vs. Cubic Meter per Hours
| Aspect | Liter per Minutes | Cubic Meter per Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived flow-rate unit | metric derived flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | Household tap and shower flow rates | HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings |
| Where it's used | Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide | Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US |
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 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
Liter per Minutes — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre as an accepted non-SI unit used with the SI.
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 minutes?
1 liter per minutes equals 0.06 cubic meter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per minutes to cubic meter per hours?
Multiply the liter per minutes value by 0.06. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours back to liter per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 16.66666667 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 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 minutes to cubic meter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per minutes and cubic meter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.06 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.