Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Years to Centiliter per Seconds Converter — L/yr to cL/s
Convert Liter per Years (L/yr) to Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per years = 0.0000031689 centiliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Liter per Years to Centiliter per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 3.16887385e-11 / 1e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Years to Centiliter per Seconds
Liter per Years and Centiliter 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
centiliter per seconds = liter per years × 0.00000316887385068
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per years equals 3.168874e-11 base units, and 1 centiliter per seconds equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per years-to-centiliter per seconds factor of 0.00000316887385068.
Simple example
1 L/yr × 0.000003168873851 = 0.0000031689 cL/s
1 liter per years = 0.0000031689 centiliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/yr × 0.000003168873851 = 0.0001901324 cL/s
60 liter per years = 0.0001901324 centiliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Years (L/yr) | Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/yr | 3.168874e-7 cL/s |
| 1 L/yr | 0.0000031689 cL/s |
| 10 L/yr | 0.0000316887 cL/s |
| 60 L/yr | 0.0001901324 cL/s |
| 100 L/yr | 0.0003168874 cL/s |
| 1,000 L/yr | 0.0031688739 cL/s |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter per Seconds to Liter per Years
0.0000031689 cL/s × 315569.52 = 1.000008252 L/yr
0.0000031689 centiliter per seconds = 1.000008252 liter per years.
liter per years = centiliter per seconds × 315569.52
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter per Seconds to Liter per Years.
Understanding the Liter per Years (L/yr)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiliter per seconds are in 1 liter per years?
1 liter per years equals 0.0000031689 centiliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per years to centiliter per seconds?
Multiply the liter per years value by 0.000003168873851. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter per seconds back to liter per years?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter per seconds equals 315,569.52 liter per years. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter per years?
Liter per Years (L/yr) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a centiliter per seconds?
Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the liter per years to centiliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per years and centiliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000003168873851 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
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.