Convert Milliliter per Minute to Liter per Second
Enter the number of milliliters per minute that you want to convert to liters per second.
How to Convert Milliliters per Minute to Liters per Second
The milliliter per minute and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 liter per second equals 59999.88 milliliters per minute. This means to convert milliliters per minute to liters per second, you divide by 59999.88.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mL/min to liters per second:
We need to convert milliliters per minute to liters per second
Since 1 L/s = 59999.88 mL/min, divide by 59999.88
5 ÷ 59999.88 = 8.33335e-5
5 mL/min = 8.33335e-5 L/s
Milliliter per Minute to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common milliliter per minute to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Milliliters per Minute (mL/min) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mL/min | 1.66667e-6 L/s |
| 0.5 mL/min | 8.33335e-6 L/s |
| 1 mL/min | 1.66667e-5 L/s |
| 2 mL/min | 3.33334e-5 L/s |
| 5 mL/min | 8.33335e-5 L/s |
| 10 mL/min | 0.000166667 L/s |
| 25 mL/min | 0.0004166675 L/s |
| 50 mL/min | 0.000833335 L/s |
| 100 mL/min | 0.00166667 L/s |
About These Units
Milliliter per Minute (mL/min)
Milliliters per minute (mL/min) is standard for medical infusion pumps, chromatography (HPLC: 0.5-2 mL/min), and laboratory equipment. IV maintenance: 80-125 mL/h (1.3-2.1 mL/min). Blood transfusion: 2-4 mL/min.
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 minute to liters per second?
To convert milliliters per minute to liters per second, divide the value by 59999.88. For example, 10 mL/min = 0.000166667 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 milliliter per minute?
1 milliliter per minute equals 1.66667e-5 liters per second.
What is the formula for milliliters per minute to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = mL/min ÷ 59999.88.