Volumetric flow
Convert cubic metre per second (m³/s) to litre per minute (L/min). Volumetric flow rate is the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time — the basis for line sizing, pump duty, and instrument ranging.
1 m³/s = 60000 L/min
To convert cubic metre per second to litre per minute, multiply the m³/s value by 60000. To go the other way, divide by 60000 (or multiply by 1.6667e-5).
| m³/s | L/min |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60000 |
| 2 | 120000 |
| 5 | 300000 |
| 10 | 600000 |
| 25 | 1500000 |
| 50 | 3000000 |
| 100 | 6000000 |
| 250 | 1.5e+7 |
| 500 | 3e+7 |
| 1000 | 6e+7 |
Pump and line duties are quoted in m³/h or US gpm; instrument and utility flows often in L/min or ft³/s.
Volumetric flow depends on temperature and pressure for gases — convert on the same basis (actual vs standard) to avoid errors.
Worked example. A flow rate of 1 m³/s is 60000 L/min.
Multiply the value in m³/s by 60000 to get L/min. For example, 10 m³/s = 600000 L/min.
1 m³/s equals 60000 L/min.
Pump and line duties are quoted in m³/h or US gpm; instrument and utility flows often in L/min or ft³/s.