Liters per Minute (L/min)	Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
1 L/min	0.03531 CFM
2 L/min	0.07063 CFM
5 L/min	0.1766 CFM
10 L/min	0.3531 CFM
25 L/min	0.8829 CFM
50 L/min	1.7657 CFM
100 L/min	3.5315 CFM
250 L/min	8.8287 CFM
500 L/min	17.6573 CFM
1000 L/min	35.3147 CFM

Convert Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute

Convert liters per minute to cubic feet per minute (L/min to CFM) with our instant calculator. 1 L/min = 0.035315 CFM. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

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

1 Liter per Minute (L/min) is equal to 0.035315 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM). Multiply the liter per minute value by 0.03531466672

Quick Answer 1 L/min = 0.035315 CFM

Formula CFM = L/min × 0.03531466672

Inverse Factor 1 CFM = 28.316847 L/min

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 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).

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).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Minute (CFM to L/min) calculator (1 CFM = 28.316847 L/min).

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

Convert 5 Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = L/min × 0.03531466672): starting with 5 L/min, multiply the liter per minute value by 0.03531466672 to get 0.1766 CFM.
Convert 10 Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = L/min × 0.03531466672): starting with 10 L/min, multiply the liter per minute value by 0.03531466672 to get 0.3531 CFM.
Convert 50 Liters per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = L/min × 0.03531466672): starting with 50 L/min, multiply the liter per minute value by 0.03531466672 to get 1.7657 CFM.

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 liters per minute to cubic feet per minute.

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

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

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

To convert liters per minute (L/min) to cubic feet per minute (CFM), use the formula: CFM = L/min × 0.03531466672. Multiply the liter per minute value by 0.03531466672. For example, 10 L/min equals 0.3531 CFM.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic feet per minute (CFM) to liters per minute (L/min), use the inverse formula: L/min = CFM × 28.31684659. Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 28.31684659 (1 CFM = 28.316847 L/min).

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

Both liter per minute and cubic feet per minute measure volumetric flow rate. 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). 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).

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.