Liters per Minute to CFM Converter
Enter the flow rate in liters per minute below to convert it to cfm.
Convert Liters per Minute to CFM
Enter a value in liters per minute (L/min) to convert to cfm (CFM).
Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute Conversion Table
Table showing various liters per minute measurements converted to cfm. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Liters per Minute (L/min) | CFM (CFM) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/min | 0.0353147 CFM |
| 2 L/min | 0.0706293 CFM |
| 2.5 L/min | 0.0882867 CFM |
| 5 L/min | 0.1765733 CFM |
| 10 L/min | 0.3531467 CFM |
| 15 L/min | 0.52972 CFM |
| 20 L/min | 0.7062933 CFM |
| 25 L/min | 0.8828667 CFM |
| 30 L/min | 1.05944 CFM |
| 50 L/min | 1.7657333 CFM |
How to Convert Liters per Minute to CFM
To convert liters per minute to cfm, multiply the flow rate by the following conversion ratio: 0.0353147 cfm/liters per minute.
Since one liters per minute is equal to 0.0353147 cfm, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The flow rate in cfm is equal to the flow rate in liters per minute multiplied by 0.0353147.
For example, here's how to convert 5 liters per minute to cfm using the formula above.
How Many CFM Are in a Liters per Minute?
There are 0.0353147 cfm in a liters per minute, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our liters per minute to cubic feet per minute calculator automatically converts your flow rate measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Liters per Minute and cfm are both units used to measure flow rate. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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. [1]
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.
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). [2]
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.
When converting flow rate between liters per minute (L/min) and cfm (CFM), keep full floating-point precision (1 L/min = 0.0353147 CFM; 1 CFM = 28.3168466 L/min) during intermediate calculations and round only the final cubic feet per minute figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Liters per Minute & Cubic Feet per Minute Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our cfm to liters per minute converter (CFM to L/min) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting liters per minute to gpm (us), 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 — Liters per Minute (L/min) to CFM (CFM)
- [2]NIST OWM SpecificationNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume & Flow Capacity)·Unit Specifications: Liters per Minute (L/min) & Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) (CFM)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Coherent Volumetric Flow Units (m³/s))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (L/min to CFM)