Convert Cubic inches per minute to Litres per second
Convert Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) to Litres per second (L/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L/s = in³/min × 0.0002731177333
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 second
The litre per second (L/s) equals 10⁻³ m³/s, the standard unit for municipal water-supply engineering, fire-fighting flows, and HVAC system air handling. A fire hydrant delivers 15-30 L/s; a household mains water connection is typically 0.1-0.5 L/s; a large building HVAC chilled-water loop circulates 50-200 L/s. 1 L/s = 10⁻³ m³/s = 3.6 m³/h ≈ 15.85 US gal/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) | Litres per second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³/min | 0.000273118 L/s |
| 2 in³/min | 0.000546235 L/s |
| 5 in³/min | 0.00136559 L/s |
| 10 in³/min | 0.00273118 L/s |
| 25 in³/min | 0.00682794 L/s |
| 50 in³/min | 0.0136559 L/s |
| 100 in³/min | 0.0273118 L/s |