Convert Liter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second
Type the number of liters per minute that you wish to convert to cubic feet per second.
How to Convert Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Second
The liter per minute and cubic foot per second are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per second equals 1699.004602 liters per minute. This means to convert liters per minute to cubic feet per second, you divide by 1699.004602.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 L/min to cubic feet per second:
We need to convert liters per minute to cubic feet per second
Since 1 CFS = 1699.004602 L/min, divide by 1699.004602
5 ÷ 1699.004602 = 0.0029428996
5 L/min = 0.0029428996 CFS
Liter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common liter per minute to cubic foot per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Liters per Minute (L/min) | Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/min | 5.8857992429e-5 CFS |
| 0.5 L/min | 0.00029429 CFS |
| 1 L/min | 0.0005885799 CFS |
| 2 L/min | 0.0011771598 CFS |
| 5 L/min | 0.0029428996 CFS |
| 10 L/min | 0.0058857992 CFS |
| 25 L/min | 0.0147144981 CFS |
| 50 L/min | 0.0294289962 CFS |
| 100 L/min | 0.0588579924 CFS |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert liters per minute to cubic feet per second?
To convert liters per minute to cubic feet per second, divide the value by 1699.004602. For example, 10 L/min = 0.0058857992 CFS.
How many cubic feet per second are in 1 liter per minute?
1 liter per minute equals 0.0005885799 cubic feet per second.
What is the formula for liters per minute to cubic feet per second?
The formula is: CFS = L/min ÷ 1699.004602.