Liters per Second (L/s)	Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h)
1 L/s	3.6 m³/h
2 L/s	7.2 m³/h
5 L/s	18 m³/h
10 L/s	36 m³/h
25 L/s	90 m³/h
50 L/s	180 m³/h
100 L/s	360 m³/h
250 L/s	900 m³/h
500 L/s	1800 m³/h
1000 L/s	3600 m³/h

Convert Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Hour

Convert liters per second to cubic meters per hour (L/s to m³/h) with our instant calculator. 1 L/s = 3.6 m³/h. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Hour (L/s to m³/h)

1 Liter per Second (L/s) is equal to 3.6 Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h). Multiply the liter per second value by 3.6

Quick Answer 1 L/s = 3.6 m³/h

Formula m³/h = L/s × 3.6

Inverse Factor 1 m³/h = 0.277778 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 Meters per Hour (m³/h): Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in industrial ventilation & pumps. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 m³/h equals 0.000278 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Meters per Hour to Liters per Second (m³/h to L/s) calculator (1 m³/h = 0.277778 L/s).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (L/s to m³/h)

Convert 5 Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Hour: Applying the formula (m³/h = L/s × 3.6): starting with 5 L/s, multiply the liter per second value by 3.6 to get 18 m³/h.
Convert 10 Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Hour: Applying the formula (m³/h = L/s × 3.6): starting with 10 L/s, multiply the liter per second value by 3.6 to get 36 m³/h.
Convert 50 Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Hour: Applying the formula (m³/h = L/s × 3.6): starting with 50 L/s, multiply the liter per second value by 3.6 to get 180 m³/h.

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 meters per hour.

How many cubic meters per hour are in 1 liter per second?

There are 3.6 cubic meters per hour (m³/h) in 1 liter per second (L/s). Conversely, 1 cubic meter per hour equals 0.277778 liters per second.

How do you convert liters per second to cubic meters per hour?

To convert liters per second (L/s) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), use the formula: m³/h = L/s × 3.6. Multiply the liter per second value by 3.6. For example, 10 L/s equals 36 m³/h.

How do I convert back from cubic meters per hour to liters per second?

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic meters per hour (m³/h) to liters per second (L/s), use the inverse formula: L/s = m³/h × 0.2777777778. Multiply the cubic meter per hour value by 0.2777777778 (1 m³/h = 0.277778 L/s).

What is the difference between liter per second (L/s) and cubic meter per hour (m³/h)?

Both liter per second and cubic meter per hour 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 Meter per Hour (m³/h) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in industrial ventilation & pumps. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 m³/h equals 0.000278 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.