CFM to Liters per Minute Converter
Enter the flow rate in cfm below to convert it to liters per minute.
Convert CFM to Liters per Minute
Enter a value in cfm (CFM) to convert to liters per minute (L/min).
Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic feet per minute measurements converted to liters per minute. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| CFM (CFM) | Liters per Minute (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 CFM | 28.3168466 L/min |
| 2 CFM | 56.6336932 L/min |
| 2.5 CFM | 70.7921165 L/min |
| 5 CFM | 141.584233 L/min |
| 10 CFM | 283.1684659 L/min |
| 15 CFM | 424.7526989 L/min |
| 20 CFM | 566.3369318 L/min |
| 25 CFM | 707.9211648 L/min |
| 30 CFM | 849.5053978 L/min |
| 50 CFM | 1,415.8423296 L/min |
How to Convert CFM to Liters per Minute
To convert cfm to liters per minute, multiply the flow rate by the following conversion ratio: 28.3168466 liters per minute/cubic feet per minute.
Since one cubic feet per minute is equal to 28.3168466 liters per minute, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The flow rate in liters per minute is equal to the flow rate in cfm multiplied by 28.3168466.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cfm to liters per minute using the formula above.
How Many Liters per Minute Are in a Cubic Feet per Minute?
There are 28.3168466 liters per minute in a cubic feet per minute, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic feet per minute to liters per minute calculator automatically converts your flow rate measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
CFM and liters per minute are both units used to measure flow rate. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Feet per Minute?
A cubic feet per minute is a unit of flow rate equal to 28.3168466 liters per minute (L/min), the base unit for flow rate. HVAC & air compressor airflow unit (28.3168 L/min). [1]
The cubic feet per minute is classified as a US customary unit of flow rate. CFM can be abbreviated as CFM; for example, 1 cubic feet per minute can be written as 1 CFM.
When working with cfm (CFM) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cfm (CFM) are widely used across standard flow rate applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Liters per Minute?
Volumetric flow of 1 liter per minute. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring flow rate across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The liters per minute is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of flow rate. Liters per Minute can be abbreviated as L/min; for example, 1 liters per minute can be written as 1 L/min.
As the primary coherent reference unit for flow rate in this category, all other flow rate units are mathematically anchored to the liters per minute (L/min).
In practice, liters per minute (L/min) are widely used across standard flow rate applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting flow rate between cfm (CFM) and liters per minute (L/min), keep full floating-point precision (1 CFM = 28.3168466 L/min; 1 L/min = 0.0353147 CFM) during intermediate calculations and round only the final liters per minute figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Feet per Minute & Liters per Minute Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our liters per minute to cfm calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting liters per minute to cfm, converting gpm (us) to liters per minute, or converting cfh to liters per minute.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Volume Divided by Time))·Flow Rate Metrology Standard — CFM (CFM) to Liters per Minute (L/min)
- [2]NIST OWM SpecificationNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume & Flow Capacity)·Unit Specifications: Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) (CFM) & Liters per Minute (L/min)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Coherent Volumetric Flow Units (m³/s))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (CFM to L/min)