Convert Cubic Foot per Second to Liter per Minute
Convert cubic feet per second to liters per minute by entering a value below.
How to Convert Cubic Feet per Second to Liters per Minute
The cubic foot per second and liter per minute are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per second equals 1699.004602 liters per minute. This means to convert cubic feet per second to liters per minute, you multiply by 1699.004602.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 CFS to liters per minute:
We need to convert cubic feet per second to liters per minute
Since 1 CFS = 1699.004602 L/min, multiply by 1699.004602
5 × 1699.004602 = 8495.02301
5 CFS = 8495.02301 L/min
Cubic Foot per Second to Liter per Minute Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common cubic foot per second to liter per minute conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) | Liters per Minute (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 CFS | 169.9004602 L/min |
| 0.5 CFS | 849.502301 L/min |
| 1 CFS | 1699.004602 L/min |
| 2 CFS | 3398.009204 L/min |
| 5 CFS | 8495.02301 L/min |
| 10 CFS | 16990.04602 L/min |
| 25 CFS | 42475.11505 L/min |
| 50 CFS | 84950.2301 L/min |
| 100 CFS | 169900.4602 L/min |
About These Units
Cubic Foot per Second (CFS)
Cubic feet per second (CFS or cusec) measures river flow, large pumps, and hydraulic systems. Colorado River: 15,000 CFS average. One CFS equals 448.8 GPM, 28.3 L/s, or 7.48 gallons per second. USGS river gauges report in CFS.
Liter per Minute (L/min)
Liters per minute (L/min or LPM) is standard for flow meters, fuel dispensers (30-50 L/min), oxygen therapy (1-15 L/min), and aquarium pumps. Kitchen faucet: 8-12 L/min. Showerhead: 9-15 L/min. One L/min equals 0.264 US GPM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cubic feet per second to liters per minute?
To convert cubic feet per second to liters per minute, multiply the value by 1699.004602. For example, 10 CFS = 16990.04602 L/min.
How many liters per minute are in 1 cubic foot per second?
1 cubic foot per second equals 1699.004602 liters per minute.
What is the formula for cubic feet per second to liters per minute?
The formula is: L/min = CFS × 1699.004602.