Convert Cubic inches per minute to Litres per minute
Convert Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) to Litres per minute (L/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L/min = in³/min × 0.016387064
About Cubic inches per minute
The cubic inch per minute (in³/min) equals 1.6387064×10⁻⁵/60 ≈ 2.731×10⁻⁷ m³/s, common in US pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design. Air-tool consumption is rated in SCIM (standard cubic inches per minute); small hydraulic cylinders advancing at 10 in/min with 1 in² bore consume 10 in³/min: exactly 0.163 mL/s. 1 in³/min ≈ 2.731×10⁻⁷ m³/s.
About Litres per minute
The litre per minute (L/min) equals 10⁻³/60 ≈ 1.667×10⁻⁵ m³/s, one of the most common flow units in consumer and light-industrial applications. Household washing machines use 10-15 L/min; oxygen concentrators deliver 1-10 L/min to patients; a standard garden sprinkler head discharges 15-30 L/min. 1 L/min ≈ 1.667×10⁻⁵ m³/s ≈ 0.2642 US gal/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) | Litres per minute (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³/min | 0.0163871 L/min |
| 2 in³/min | 0.0327741 L/min |
| 5 in³/min | 0.0819353 L/min |
| 10 in³/min | 0.163871 L/min |
| 25 in³/min | 0.409677 L/min |
| 50 in³/min | 0.819353 L/min |
| 100 in³/min | 1.63871 L/min |