Liters per Minute to Liters per Second Converter
Enter the flow rate in liters per minute below to convert it to liters per second.
Convert Liters per Minute to Liters per Second
Enter a value in liters per minute (L/min) to convert to liters per second (L/s).
Liters per Minute to Liters per Second Conversion Table
Table showing various liters per minute measurements converted to liters per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Liters per Minute (L/min) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/min | 0.0166667 L/s |
| 2 L/min | 0.0333333 L/s |
| 2.5 L/min | 0.0416667 L/s |
| 5 L/min | 0.0833333 L/s |
| 10 L/min | 0.1666667 L/s |
| 15 L/min | 0.25 L/s |
| 20 L/min | 0.3333333 L/s |
| 25 L/min | 0.4166667 L/s |
| 30 L/min | 0.5 L/s |
| 50 L/min | 0.8333333 L/s |
How to Convert Liters per Minute to Liters per Second
To convert liters per minute to liters per second, multiply the flow rate by the following conversion ratio: 0.0166667 liters per second/liters per minute.
Since one liters per minute is equal to 0.0166667 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 liters per minute multiplied by 0.0166667.
For example, here's how to convert 5 liters per minute to liters per second using the formula above.
How Many Liters per Second Are in a Liters per Minute?
There are 0.0166667 liters per second in a liters per minute, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our liters per minute 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.
Liters per Minute and liters per second 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 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 liters per minute (L/min) and liters per second (L/s), keep full floating-point precision (1 L/min = 0.0166667 L/s; 1 L/s = 60 L/min) during intermediate calculations and round only the final liters per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Liters per Minute & Liters per Second Conversions
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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 Liters per Second (L/s)
- [2]NIST OWM SpecificationNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume & Flow Capacity)·Unit Specifications: Liters per Minute (L/min) & Liters per Second (L/s)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Coherent Volumetric Flow Units (m³/s))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (L/min to L/s)