Convert Liter per Minute to Liter per Second
Enter the number of liters per minute that you want to convert to liters per second.
How to Convert Liters per Minute to Liters per Second
The liter per minute and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 liter per second equals 59.99988 liters per minute. This means to convert liters per minute to liters per second, you divide by 59.99988.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 L/min to liters per second:
We need to convert liters per minute to liters per second
Since 1 L/s = 59.99988 L/min, divide by 59.99988
5 ÷ 59.99988 = 0.0833335
5 L/min = 0.0833335 L/s
Liter per Minute to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common liter per minute to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Liters per Minute (L/min) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/min | 0.0166667 L/s |
| 2 L/min | 0.0333334 L/s |
| 5 L/min | 0.0833335 L/s |
| 10 L/min | 0.166667 L/s |
| 15 L/min | 0.2500005 L/s |
| 20 L/min | 0.333334 L/s |
| 25 L/min | 0.4166675 L/s |
| 50 L/min | 0.833335 L/s |
| 100 L/min | 1.66667 L/s |
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.
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 liters per minute to liters per second?
To convert liters per minute to liters per second, divide the value by 59.99988. For example, 10 L/min = 0.166667 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 liter per minute?
1 liter per minute equals 0.0166667 liters per second.
What is the formula for liters per minute to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = L/min ÷ 59.99988.