Convert Litres per second to Cubic metres per minute
Convert Litres per second (L/s) to Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/min = L/s × 0.06
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Litres per second (L/s) | Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/s | 0.06 m³/min |
| 2 L/s | 0.12 m³/min |
| 5 L/s | 0.3 m³/min |
| 10 L/s | 0.6 m³/min |
| 25 L/s | 1.5 m³/min |
| 50 L/s | 3 m³/min |
| 100 L/s | 6 m³/min |