Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Minutes to Liter per Seconds Converter — L/min to L/s
Convert Liter per Minutes (L/min) to Liter per Seconds (L/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per minutes = 0.0166666667 liter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Liter per Minutes to Liter per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1.66666667e-5 / 0.001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Minutes to Liter per Seconds
Liter 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. Liter per Minutes is typically associated with common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide, while Liter per Seconds is typically associated with common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally.
Formula
liter per seconds = liter per minutes × 0.0166666666667
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 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per minutes-to-liter per seconds factor of 0.0166666666667.
Simple example
1 L/min × 0.01666666667 = 0.0166666667 L/s
1 liter per minutes = 0.0166666667 liter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/min × 0.01666666667 = 1 L/s
60 liter per minutes = 1 liter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Minutes (L/min) | Liter per Seconds (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/min | 0.0016666667 L/s |
| 1 L/min | 0.0166666667 L/s |
| 10 L/min | 0.1666666667 L/s |
| 60 L/min | 1 L/s |
| 100 L/min | 1.666666667 L/s |
| 1,000 L/min | 16.66666667 L/s |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes
0.0166666667 L/s × 60 = 1.000000002 L/min
0.0166666667 liter per seconds = 1.000000002 liter per minutes.
liter per minutes = liter per seconds × 60
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes.
Liter per Minutes vs. Liter per Seconds
| Aspect | Liter per Minutes | Liter per Seconds |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived flow-rate unit | metric derived flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | Household tap and shower flow rates | Municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates |
| Where it's used | Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide | Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally |
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 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 Minutes — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre as an accepted non-SI unit used with the SI.
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 minutes?
1 liter per minutes equals 0.0166666667 liter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per minutes to liter per seconds?
Multiply the liter per minutes value by 0.01666666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per seconds back to liter per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per seconds equals 60 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 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 minutes to liter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per minutes and liter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01666666667 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.
Where is the liter per minutes still used today?
Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide