Convert Liters per Minute to Cubic Meters per Second

Liter per Minute (L/min) to Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s) flow rate conversion — enter any value below to get an instant result, or use the table for common values.

Results from this calculator are estimates provided for general informational purposes only, based on formulas, rates, and standards commonly accepted as of 2026. Figures may differ slightly from other calculators or professional sources due to rounding methods, differing assumptions, or regional regulations, and rules may change over time. Always consult a qualified professional — such as a financial advisor, healthcare provider, or other relevant specialist — before making decisions based on these results.

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1 L/min = 1.66667E-05 m³/s

1 Liter per Minute = 1.66667E-05 Cubic Meters per Second

1 Cubic Meter per Second = 59999.88 Liters per Minute

1 L/min in every supported unit

Conversion chart: Liter per Minute to Cubic Meters per Second

Conversion table

Liter per Minute (L/min)	Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s)
0.01 L/min	1.66667E-07 m³/s
0.1 L/min	1.66667E-06 m³/s
1 L/min	1.66667E-05 m³/s
2 L/min	3.33334E-05 m³/s
3 L/min	5.00001E-05 m³/s
5 L/min	8.33335E-05 m³/s
10 L/min	0.000166667 m³/s
20 L/min	0.000333334 m³/s
50 L/min	0.000833335 m³/s
100 L/min	0.00166667 m³/s
1000 L/min	0.0166667 m³/s

Liter per Minute (L/min)

Definition: A metric flow rate unit measuring liters delivered per minute, one of the most commonly quoted small-scale flow units.

History: Became the everyday metric flow unit for household and light industrial equipment because liter-per-minute magnitudes map naturally onto taps, showerheads, and small pumps.

Current use: The standard rating unit for shower heads, kitchen faucets, garden hoses, aquarium pumps, and many medical infusion and respiratory devices.

Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s)

Definition: The SI derived unit of volumetric flow rate — one cubic meter of fluid passing a given cross-section every second.

History: Formed directly from the SI base units of length and time once the cubic meter and second were both standardized, giving fluid engineering a single coherent flow-rate unit.

Current use: The reference unit for large-scale flow rates in hydraulic engineering, river discharge measurement, and industrial process design worldwide.

Supported Units

Unit	Symbol	In m³/s
Cubic Meter per Second	m³/s	1 m³/s
Cubic Meter per Minute	m³/min	0.016666667 m³/s
Cubic Meter per Hour	m³/h	0.0002777778 m³/s
Cubic Meter per Day	m³/d	1.15741E-05 m³/s
Liter per Second	L/s	0.001 m³/s
Liter per Minute	L/min	1.66667E-05 m³/s
Liter per Hour	L/h	2.77778E-07 m³/s
Liter per Day	L/d	1.15741E-08 m³/s
Milliliter per Second	mL/s	1E-06 m³/s
Gallon (US) per Second	gal(US)/s	0.0037854118 m³/s
Gallon (US) per Minute	gal(US)/min	6.30902E-05 m³/s
Gallon (US) per Hour	gal(US)/h	1.0515E-06 m³/s
Gallon (US) per Day	gal(US)/d	4.38126E-08 m³/s
Gallon (UK) per Minute	gal(UK)/min	7.57682E-05 m³/s
Gallon (UK) per Hour	gal(UK)/h	1.2628E-06 m³/s
Barrel (US) per Day	bbl(US)/d	1.84013E-06 m³/s
Barrel (US) per Hour	bbl(US)/h	4.41631E-05 m³/s
Cubic Foot per Second	ft³/s	0.028316847 m³/s
Cubic Foot per Minute	ft³/min	0.0004719474 m³/s
Cubic Foot per Hour	ft³/h	7.86579E-06 m³/s
Cubic Inch per Second	in³/s	1.63871E-05 m³/s
Cubic Yard per Second	yd³/s	0.76455486 m³/s

About These Parameters

Value: The flow rate value you want to convert, expressed in the "From" unit. Accepts decimals.
From Unit: The unit your input value is currently measured in — a pump datasheet's L/min, a duct fan's CFM, or a well's GPM.
To Unit: The unit you want the result converted into. Use the swap button to flip From and To instantly.

How Flow Conversion Works

The Formula

Every unit here is defined by a fixed multiplier relative to cubic meters per second. To convert a value from one unit to another:

result = value × (factor of "From" unit ÷ factor of "To" unit)

For Liter per Minute → Cubic Meter per Second: multiply by 1.66667E-05. For example, 1 L/min × 1.66667E-05 = 1.66667E-05 m³/s.

Volumetric Flow vs. Mass Flow

Every unit on this page measures volumetric flow — the VOLUME of fluid moving past a point per unit time, regardless of what that fluid weighs. That's the right measure for most liquids, since a liter of water always occupies the same space. For compressible gases, however, the same volume can represent very different masses depending on temperature and pressure, which is why processes like natural gas metering or compressed-air sizing often need MASS flow instead — the site's separate Flow - Mass Converter covers units like kilograms per second for exactly that case.

US vs. Imperial Gallons

A US gallon and a UK (imperial) gallon are not the same size — the imperial gallon is about 20% larger (roughly 4.546 liters versus the US gallon's 3.785 liters). That means "gallons per minute" means two different physical flow rates depending on which gallon is meant, and mixing them up is a common real-world error when comparing British and American pump, hose, or fixture specifications. Always check whether a gal/min figure is US or UK before treating it as equivalent — this converter keeps them as clearly separate units for exactly that reason.

Example

A flow rate of 1 L/min equals 1.66667E-05 m³/s. For scale, a typical residential shower head flows around 2 US gallons per minute (roughly 7.6 L/min), a home HVAC return duct might move 400-800 CFM of air, and a moderate river might discharge several hundred cubic feet per second.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Cubic Meters per Second are in 1 Liter per Minute?

1 Liter per Minute (L/min) equals exactly 1.66667E-05 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

What's the difference between GPM and CFM?

GPM (gallons per minute) measures liquid flow, most often water, while CFM (cubic feet per minute) measures gas or air flow, most often in HVAC ductwork and compressed-air systems. They're both volumetric flow units, just conventionally applied to different kinds of fluid and scaled to different everyday magnitudes.

How do I convert between US and UK gallons per minute?

Select "Gallon (US) per Minute" or "Gallon (UK) per Minute" as your From or To unit in the converter above — the two are kept as distinct units because the imperial gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon, so the same physical flow rate produces a different number in each system.

How accurate are these conversions?

Every conversion factor used here is the exact, internationally recognized relationship between the underlying volume and time units — results are limited only by floating-point display precision, not by rounded conversion constants.

Why is oil production measured in barrels per day?

The 42-US-gallon petroleum barrel became the oil industry's standard unit in the early 20th century, and "barrels per day" (bbl/d) stuck as the universal way to report well production, refinery throughput, and pipeline capacity — even in countries that otherwise use metric units for everything else.

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