Convert Millilitres per second to Litres per second
Convert Millilitres per second (mL/s) to Litres per second (L/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L/s = mL/s × 0.001
About Millilitres per second
The millilitre per second (mL/s) equals 10⁻⁶ m³/s, common in laboratory syringe pumps, HPLC systems, and medical infusion devices. A standard IV drip running at 1 mL/s would deliver 3.6 L/h - a rapid infusion rate used in resuscitation; analytical HPLC columns run 0.5-5 mL/s. 1 mL/s = 10⁻⁶ m³/s = 60 mL/min = 3.6 L/h.
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
| Millilitres per second (mL/s) | Litres per second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL/s | 0.001 L/s |
| 2 mL/s | 0.002 L/s |
| 5 mL/s | 0.005 L/s |
| 10 mL/s | 0.01 L/s |
| 25 mL/s | 0.025 L/s |
| 50 mL/s | 0.05 L/s |
| 100 mL/s | 0.1 L/s |