Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Hours Converter — L/s to ft3/h
Convert Liter per Seconds (L/s) to Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per seconds = 127.1328002 cubic foot per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Hours 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 0.001 / 7.86579072e-6.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Hours
Liter per Seconds and Cubic foot 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 Seconds is most often used for municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates.
Formula
cubic foot per hours = liter per seconds × 127.132800197
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, and 1 cubic foot per hours equals 0.00000786579072 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per seconds-to-cubic foot per hours factor of 127.132800197.
Simple example
1 L/s × 127.1328002 = 127.1328002 ft3/h
1 liter per seconds = 127.1328002 cubic foot per hours.
Real-world example
60 L/s × 127.1328002 = 7,627.968012 ft3/h
60 liter per seconds = 7,627.968012 cubic foot per hours.
Conversion table
| Liter per Seconds (L/s) | Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/s | 12.71328002 ft3/h |
| 1 L/s | 127.1328002 ft3/h |
| 10 L/s | 1,271.328002 ft3/h |
| 60 L/s | 7,627.968012 ft3/h |
| 100 L/s | 12,713.28002 ft3/h |
| 1,000 L/s | 127,132.8002 ft3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Hours to Liter per Seconds
127.1328002 ft3/h × 0.00786579072 = 1 L/s
127.1328002 cubic foot per hours = 1 liter per seconds.
liter per seconds = cubic foot per hours × 0.00786579072
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Hours to Liter per Seconds.
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
Understanding the Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
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 cubic foot per hours are in 1 liter per seconds?
1 liter per seconds equals 127.1328002 cubic foot per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per seconds to cubic foot per hours?
Multiply the liter per seconds value by 127.1328002. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per hours back to liter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per hours equals 0.0078657907 liter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a cubic foot per hours?
Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the liter per seconds to cubic foot per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per seconds and cubic foot per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 127.1328002 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 seconds still used today?
Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally