Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)	Liters per Second (L/s)
1 CFM	0.4719 L/s
2 CFM	0.9439 L/s
5 CFM	2.3597 L/s
10 CFM	4.7195 L/s
25 CFM	11.7987 L/s
50 CFM	23.5974 L/s
100 CFM	47.1947 L/s
250 CFM	117.9869 L/s
500 CFM	235.9737 L/s
1000 CFM	471.9474 L/s

Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second

Convert cubic feet per minute to liters per second (CFM to L/s) with our instant calculator. 1 CFM = 0.471947 L/s. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

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

1 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is equal to 0.471947 Liters per Second (L/s). Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.4719474432

Quick Answer 1 CFM = 0.471947 L/s

Formula L/s = CFM × 0.4719474432

Inverse Factor 1 L/s = 2.11888 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 Second (L/s): Liter per Second (L/s) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in plumbing & hydraulic flows. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 L/s equals 0.001 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute (L/s to CFM) calculator (1 L/s = 2.11888 CFM).

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

Convert 5 Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second: Applying the formula (L/s = CFM × 0.4719474432): starting with 5 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.4719474432 to get 2.3597 L/s.
Convert 10 Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second: Applying the formula (L/s = CFM × 0.4719474432): starting with 10 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.4719474432 to get 4.7195 L/s.
Convert 50 Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second: Applying the formula (L/s = CFM × 0.4719474432): starting with 50 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.4719474432 to get 23.5974 L/s.

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 second.

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

There are 0.471947 liters per second (L/s) in 1 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Conversely, 1 liter per second equals 2.11888 cubic feet per minute.

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

To convert cubic feet per minute (CFM) to liters per second (L/s), use the formula: L/s = CFM × 0.4719474432. Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.4719474432. For example, 10 CFM equals 4.7195 L/s.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from liters per second (L/s) to cubic feet per minute (CFM), use the inverse formula: CFM = L/s × 2.118880003. Multiply the liter per second value by 2.118880003 (1 L/s = 2.11888 CFM).

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

Both cubic feet per minute and liter per second 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 Second (L/s) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in plumbing & hydraulic flows. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 L/s equals 0.001 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.