Convert Cubic metres per minute to Litres per second
Convert Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) to Litres per second (L/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L/s = m³/min × 16.66666667
About Cubic metres per minute
The cubic metre per minute (m³/min) equals 1/60 m³/s ≈ 1.667×10⁻² m³/s, used in large compressor and blower specifications, tunnel ventilation design, and industrial air-handling. A mine-ventilation fan may move 1 000-5 000 m³/min; an industrial rotary-screw compressor delivers 5-50 m³/min of free air. 1 m³/min = 1 000 L/min ≈ 35.31 ft³/min ≈ 264.2 US gal/min.
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 metres per minute (m³/min) | Litres per second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/min | 16.6667 L/s |
| 2 m³/min | 33.3333 L/s |
| 5 m³/min | 83.3333 L/s |
| 10 m³/min | 166.667 L/s |
| 25 m³/min | 416.667 L/s |
| 50 m³/min | 833.333 L/s |
| 100 m³/min | 1666.67 L/s |