Convert Milliliter per Hour to Liter per Second
Convert milliliters per hour to liters per second by entering a value below.
How to Convert Milliliters per Hour to Liters per Second
The milliliter per hour and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 liter per second equals 3599997.12 milliliters per hour. This means to convert milliliters per hour to liters per second, you divide by 3599997.12.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mL/h to liters per second:
We need to convert milliliters per hour to liters per second
Since 1 L/s = 3599997.12 mL/h, divide by 3599997.12
5 ÷ 3599997.12 = 1.38889e-6
5 mL/h = 1.38889e-6 L/s
Milliliter per Hour to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common milliliter per hour to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Milliliters per Hour (mL/h) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mL/h | 2.77778e-8 L/s |
| 0.5 mL/h | 1.38889e-7 L/s |
| 1 mL/h | 2.77778e-7 L/s |
| 2 mL/h | 5.55556e-7 L/s |
| 5 mL/h | 1.38889e-6 L/s |
| 10 mL/h | 2.77778e-6 L/s |
| 25 mL/h | 6.94445e-6 L/s |
| 50 mL/h | 1.38889e-5 L/s |
| 100 mL/h | 2.77778e-5 L/s |
About These Units
Milliliter per Hour (mL/h)
Milliliters per hour (mL/h) is the standard unit for IV drip rates and syringe pumps. Normal saline maintenance: 80-125 mL/h. Pediatric dosing: 10-50 mL/h. Critical medications may run at 1-10 mL/h. One mL/h equals 24 mL/day.
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 milliliters per hour to liters per second?
To convert milliliters per hour to liters per second, divide the value by 3599997.12. For example, 10 mL/h = 2.77778e-6 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 milliliter per hour?
1 milliliter per hour equals 2.77778e-7 liters per second.
What is the formula for milliliters per hour to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = mL/h ÷ 3599997.12.