Convert flow rate units — m³/s, L/s, L/min, ft³/s, gallon/min and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| m³/s | Cubic Meter/Second | 0.000016667 |
| m³/min | Cubic Meter/Minute | 0.001 |
| m³/h | Cubic Meter/Hour | 0.059953237 |
| L/s | Liter/Second | 0.016667 |
| ft³/s | Cubic Foot/Second | 0.00058858636 |
| ft³/min | Cubic Foot/Minute | 0.035311441 |
| gal/min | Gallon/Minute (US) | 0.26417816 |
| gal/h | Gallon/Hour (US) | 15.850689 |
Formula: m³/min = L/min × 0.001
Multiply any L/min value by 0.001 to get m³/min.
Reverse: L/min = m³/min × 1000
Common flow rate values — factor: 1 L/min = 0.001 m³/min
| L/min (L/min) | m³/min (m³/min) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 L/min | 1.000e-05 m³/min | Drip |
| 0.1 L/min | 0.0001 m³/min | IV drip |
| 1 L/min | 0.001 m³/min | Medical oxygen |
| 5 L/min | 0.005 m³/min | Resting heart |
| 15 L/min | 0.015 m³/min | Max O₂ therapy |
| 60 L/min | 0.06 m³/min | 1 L/s |
| 100 L/min | 0.1 m³/min | Pool pump |
| 300 L/min | 0.3 m³/min | Industrial |
| 600 L/min | 0.6 m³/min | 10 L/s |
| 1000 L/min | 1 m³/min | Large pump |
| 1e+04 L/min | 10 m³/min | Industrial plant |
| 6e+04 L/min | 60 m³/min | 1 m³/s |
| 6e+05 L/min | 600 m³/min | 10 m³/s |
| 1e+06 L/min | 1000 m³/min | Very large |
| 1e+07 L/min | 1e+04 m³/min | River |
1 L/min = 0.001 m³/min.
m³/s × 1000 = L/s × 60 = L/min. Use this chain for quick conversions.
Multiply result by 1000 to recover the original L/min value.
Designs pumps, pipes, and water distribution systems with flow rates in m³/s, L/s, and GPM.
Specifies air handling units and ductwork in CFM (ft³/min) and m³/h for North American and European projects.
Monitors and controls treatment processes with flow rates in m³/h, L/s, and MGD.
Designs sprinkler systems with required flows in GPM and L/min per NFPA standards.
Measures river and groundwater flows in m³/s (m) and ft³/s (cfs) for flood modeling and water resource planning.
Configures ventilators and oxygen delivery systems with flow rates specified in L/min.
Liters per minute (L/min) is the standard flow unit in medicine, laboratory equipment, gas regulators, and small pump specifications. It is the most practical scale for flows measured in minutes.
Medical oxygen is prescribed in L/min (1–15 L/min depending on condition). IV drip rates are controlled in mL/min (0.001–1 L/min). Laboratory peristaltic pumps are rated in L/min. Vehicle fuel consumption during testing is measured in L/min.
Interesting fact: A healthy adult kidney filters about 120 mL/min (0.12 L/min) of blood through the glomerulus — this glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a key indicator of kidney function and decreases with age and disease.
Cubic meters per minute (m³/min) is used for medium-scale industrial flows including ventilation systems, HVAC ducts, pump specifications, and chemical plant processes where per-second rates would be too small.
Industrial fans and blowers are often rated in m³/min. A large HVAC system for a commercial building might circulate 50–500 m³/min. Oxygen and nitrogen generators for industrial use are rated in m³/min output.
Interesting fact: The human respiratory system moves about 0.006–0.01 m³/min at rest, rising to 0.1–0.2 m³/min during heavy exercise. Elite athletes can sustain ventilation rates exceeding 0.2 m³/min.
Converting L/min to m³/min is essential across hydraulic engineering, HVAC, water treatment, fire protection, and medicine. SI units (m³/s, L/s) are standard in science; European engineering uses m³/h; US systems use GPM and CFM; medical applications use L/min.
Quick reference: 10 L/min = 0.01 m³/min. Reverse: 1 m³/min = 1000 L/min. Factor: 1 L/min = 0.001 m³/min.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.