Liters per Second (L/s)	Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
1 L/s	2.1189 CFM
2 L/s	4.2378 CFM
5 L/s	10.5944 CFM
10 L/s	21.1888 CFM
25 L/s	52.972 CFM
50 L/s	105.944 CFM
100 L/s	211.888 CFM
250 L/s	529.72 CFM
500 L/s	1059.44 CFM
1000 L/s	2118.88 CFM

Convert Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute

Convert liters per second to cubic feet per minute (L/s to CFM) with our instant calculator. 1 L/s = 2.11888 CFM. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

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

1 Liter per Second (L/s) is equal to 2.11888 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM). Multiply the liter per second value by 2.118880003

Quick Answer 1 L/s = 2.11888 CFM

Formula CFM = L/s × 2.118880003

Inverse Factor 1 CFM = 0.471947 L/s

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 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).

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 Second (CFM to L/s) calculator (1 CFM = 0.471947 L/s).

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

Convert 5 Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = L/s × 2.118880003): starting with 5 L/s, multiply the liter per second value by 2.118880003 to get 10.5944 CFM.
Convert 10 Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = L/s × 2.118880003): starting with 10 L/s, multiply the liter per second value by 2.118880003 to get 21.1888 CFM.
Convert 50 Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = L/s × 2.118880003): starting with 50 L/s, multiply the liter per second value by 2.118880003 to get 105.944 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 second to cubic feet per minute.

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

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

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

To convert liters per second (L/s) to cubic feet per minute (CFM), use the formula: CFM = L/s × 2.118880003. Multiply the liter per second value by 2.118880003. For example, 10 L/s equals 21.1888 CFM.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic feet per minute (CFM) to liters per second (L/s), use the inverse formula: L/s = CFM × 0.4719474432. Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.4719474432 (1 CFM = 0.471947 L/s).

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

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