Convert Cubic Foot per Hour to Liter per Second
Input the number of cubic feet per hour you want to convert to liters per second.
How to Convert Cubic Feet per Hour to Liters per Second
The cubic foot per hour and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 liter per second equals 127.13281183 cubic feet per hour. This means to convert cubic feet per hour to liters per second, you divide by 127.13281183.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 CFH to liters per second:
We need to convert cubic feet per hour to liters per second
Since 1 L/s = 127.13281183 CFH, divide by 127.13281183
5 ÷ 127.13281183 = 0.03932895
5 CFH = 0.03932895 L/s
Cubic Foot per Hour to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common cubic foot per hour to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Cubic Feet per Hour (CFH) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 CFH | 0.000786579 L/s |
| 0.5 CFH | 0.003932895 L/s |
| 1 CFH | 0.00786579 L/s |
| 2 CFH | 0.01573158 L/s |
| 5 CFH | 0.03932895 L/s |
| 10 CFH | 0.0786579 L/s |
| 25 CFH | 0.19664475 L/s |
| 50 CFH | 0.3932895 L/s |
| 100 CFH | 0.786579 L/s |
About These Units
Cubic Foot per Hour (CFH)
Cubic feet per hour (CFH) measures natural gas flow at residential and commercial level. Home furnace: 40,000-120,000 BTU/h ≈ 40-120 CFH. Gas water heater: 30,000-50,000 BTU/h. Gas meters typically display in cubic feet.
Liter per Second (L/s)
Liters per second (L/s) is common for water pumps, fire hoses (15-30 L/s), and plumbing flow rates. One L/s equals 15.85 US GPM or 60 L/min. Fire hydrant minimum flow: 32 L/s. Swimming pool circulation: 5-15 L/s depending on size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cubic feet per hour to liters per second?
To convert cubic feet per hour to liters per second, divide the value by 127.13281183. For example, 10 CFH = 0.0786579 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 cubic foot per hour?
1 cubic foot per hour equals 0.00786579 liters per second.
What is the formula for cubic feet per hour to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = CFH ÷ 127.13281183.