Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)	Liters per Minute (L/min)
1 CFM	28.3168 L/min
2 CFM	56.6337 L/min
5 CFM	141.5842 L/min
10 CFM	283.1685 L/min
25 CFM	707.9212 L/min
50 CFM	1415.84 L/min
100 CFM	2831.68 L/min
250 CFM	7079.21 L/min
500 CFM	14158.42 L/min
1000 CFM	28316.85 L/min

Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute

Convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute (CFM to L/min) with our instant calculator. 1 CFM = 28.316847 L/min. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute (CFM to L/min)

1 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is equal to 28.316847 Liters per Minute (L/min). Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 28.31684659

Quick Answer 1 CFM = 28.316847 L/min

Formula L/min = CFM × 28.31684659

Inverse Factor 1 L/min = 0.035315 CFM

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The standard SI unit of volumetric flow rate is cubic meters per second (m³/s), representing the volume of fluid that passes through a given cross-sectional area per second.

About Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM): Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in hvac airflow & pc cooling fans. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 CFM equals 0.000472 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

About Liters per Minute (L/min): Liter per Minute (L/min) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in medical oxygen & tap water flow. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 L/min equals 0.000017 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute (L/min to CFM) calculator (1 L/min = 0.035315 CFM).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (CFM to L/min)

Convert 5 Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute: Applying the formula (L/min = CFM × 28.31684659): starting with 5 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 28.31684659 to get 141.5842 L/min.
Convert 10 Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute: Applying the formula (L/min = CFM × 28.31684659): starting with 10 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 28.31684659 to get 283.1685 L/min.
Convert 50 Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute: Applying the formula (L/min = CFM × 28.31684659): starting with 50 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 28.31684659 to get 1415.8423 L/min.

Popular Volumetric Flow Rate Conversions

Cubic Feet per Minute ⇄ Liter per Second

Multiply CFM by ~0.471947 to calculate airflow in liters per second (L/s).

Liter per Second ⇄ Cubic Feet per Minute

Multiply liters per second by ~2.11888 to calculate airflow in CFM.

US Gallon per Minute ⇄ Liter per Minute

Multiply US GPM by ~3.78541 to calculate flow in liters per minute (L/min).

Cubic Meter per Hour ⇄ Cubic Feet per Minute

Multiply cubic meters per hour by ~0.588578 to calculate airflow in CFM.

Cubic Feet per Minute ⇄ Cubic Meter per Hour

Multiply CFM by ~1.69901 to convert to cubic meters per hour (m³/h).

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting cubic feet per minute to liters per minute.

How many liters per minute are in 1 cubic feet per minute?

There are 28.316847 liters per minute (L/min) in 1 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Conversely, 1 liter per minute equals 0.035315 cubic feet per minute.

How do you convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute?

To convert cubic feet per minute (CFM) to liters per minute (L/min), use the formula: L/min = CFM × 28.31684659. Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 28.31684659. For example, 10 CFM equals 283.1685 L/min.

How do I convert back from liters per minute to cubic feet per minute?

To convert in the reverse direction from liters per minute (L/min) to cubic feet per minute (CFM), use the inverse formula: CFM = L/min × 0.03531466672. Multiply the liter per minute value by 0.03531466672 (1 L/min = 0.035315 CFM).

What is the difference between cubic feet per minute (CFM) and liter per minute (L/min)?

Both cubic feet per minute and liter per minute measure volumetric flow rate. Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in hvac airflow & pc cooling fans. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 CFM equals 0.000472 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s). Liter per Minute (L/min) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in medical oxygen & tap water flow. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 L/min equals 0.000017 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

How do you convert CFM to liters per second (L/s)?

Multiply the CFM value by 0.471947. For example, a 100 CFM ventilation fan moves approximately 47.19 L/s of air.