cfs to Liters per Second Converter
Enter the flow rate in cfs below to convert it to liters per second.
Convert cfs to Liters per Second
Enter a value in cfs (ft³/s) to convert to liters per second (L/s).
Cubic Feet per Second to Liters per Second Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic feet per second measurements converted to liters per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| cfs (ft³/s) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³/s | 28.3168466 L/s |
| 2 ft³/s | 56.6336932 L/s |
| 2.5 ft³/s | 70.7921165 L/s |
| 5 ft³/s | 141.584233 L/s |
| 10 ft³/s | 283.1684659 L/s |
| 15 ft³/s | 424.7526989 L/s |
| 20 ft³/s | 566.3369318 L/s |
| 25 ft³/s | 707.9211648 L/s |
| 30 ft³/s | 849.5053978 L/s |
| 50 ft³/s | 1,415.8423296 L/s |
How to Convert cfs to Liters per Second
To convert cfs to liters per second, multiply the flow rate by the following conversion ratio: 28.3168466 liters per second/cubic feet per second.
Since one cubic feet per second is equal to 28.3168466 liters per second, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The flow rate in liters per second is equal to the flow rate in cfs multiplied by 28.3168466.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cfs to liters per second using the formula above.
How Many Liters per Second Are in a Cubic Feet per Second?
There are 28.3168466 liters per second in a cubic feet per second, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic feet per second to liters per second calculator automatically converts your flow rate measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
cfs and liters per second are both units used to measure flow rate. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Feet per Second?
A cubic feet per second is a unit of flow rate equal to 1,699.0107955 liters per minute (L/min), the base unit for flow rate. River hydrology flow unit equal to 28.3168 L/s. [1]
The cubic feet per second is classified as a US customary unit of flow rate. cfs can be abbreviated as ft³/s; for example, 1 cubic feet per second can be written as 1 ft³/s.
When working with cfs (ft³/s) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cfs (ft³/s) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level flow rate specifications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Liters per Second?
A liters per second is a unit of flow rate equal to 60 liters per minute (L/min), the base unit for flow rate. Equal to 60 L/min. [2]
The liters per second is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of flow rate. Liters per Second can be abbreviated as L/s; for example, 1 liters per second can be written as 1 L/s.
When working with liters per second (L/s) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, liters per second (L/s) are widely used across standard flow rate applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting flow rate between cfs (ft³/s) and liters per second (L/s), keep full floating-point precision (1 ft³/s = 28.3168466 L/s; 1 L/s = 0.0353147 ft³/s) during intermediate calculations and round only the final liters per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Feet per Second & Liters per Second Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our liters per second to cfs calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting liters per second to cfs, converting liters per minute to gpm (us), or converting gpm (us) 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 — cfs (ft³/s) to Liters per Second (L/s)
- [2]NIST OWM SpecificationNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume & Flow Capacity)·Unit Specifications: Cubic Feet per Second (cfs) (ft³/s) & Liters per Second (L/s)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Coherent Volumetric Flow Units (m³/s))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ft³/s to L/s)