Convert Liter per Second to Cubic Meter per Second
Input the number of liters per second you want to convert to cubic meters per second.
How to Convert Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Second
The liter per second and cubic meter per second are both units of flow rate. By definition, 1 cubic meter per second equals exactly 1000 liters per second. This means to convert liters per second to cubic meters per second, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 L/s to cubic meters per second:
We need to convert liters per second to cubic meters per second
Since 1 m³/s = 1000 L/s, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 L/s = 0.005 m³/s
Liter per Second to Cubic Meter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common liter per second to cubic meter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Liters per Second (L/s) | Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/s | 0.0001 m³/s |
| 0.5 L/s | 0.0005 m³/s |
| 1 L/s | 0.001 m³/s |
| 2 L/s | 0.002 m³/s |
| 5 L/s | 0.005 m³/s |
| 10 L/s | 0.01 m³/s |
| 25 L/s | 0.025 m³/s |
| 50 L/s | 0.05 m³/s |
| 100 L/s | 0.1 m³/s |
About These Units
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.
Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s)
Cubic meters per second (m³/s) is the SI unit of volumetric flow rate, also called cumec. Used for rivers (Amazon: 209,000 m³/s), industrial processes, and large pumping stations. One m³/s equals 1,000 liters per second or 15,850 US gallons per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert liters per second to cubic meters per second?
To convert liters per second to cubic meters per second, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 L/s = 0.01 m³/s.
How many cubic meters per second are in 1 liter per second?
1 liter per second equals 0.001 cubic meters per second.
What is the formula for liters per second to cubic meters per second?
The formula is: m³/s = L/s ÷ 1000.