Liters per Second (L/s)	Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s)
1 L/s	0.001 m³/s
2 L/s	0.002 m³/s
5 L/s	0.005 m³/s
10 L/s	0.01 m³/s
25 L/s	0.025 m³/s
50 L/s	0.05 m³/s
100 L/s	0.1 m³/s
250 L/s	0.25 m³/s
500 L/s	0.5 m³/s
1000 L/s	1 m³/s

Convert Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Second

Convert liters per second to cubic meters per second (L/s to m³/s) with our instant calculator. 1 L/s = 0.001 m³/s. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

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

1 Liter per Second (L/s) is equal to 0.001 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s). Divide the liter per second value by 1000

Quick Answer 1 L/s = 0.001 m³/s

Formula m³/s = L/s / 1000

Inverse Factor 1 m³/s = 1000 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 Second (m³/s): Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in si base unit (hydroelectric & river discharge). The cubic meter per second (m³/s) serves as the primary reference base unit for the volumetric flow rate domain.

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Meters per Second to Liters per Second (m³/s to L/s) calculator (1 m³/s = 1000 L/s).

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

Convert 5 Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Second: Applying the formula (m³/s = L/s / 1000): starting with 5 L/s, divide the liter per second value by 1000 to get 0.005 m³/s.
Convert 10 Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Second: Applying the formula (m³/s = L/s / 1000): starting with 10 L/s, divide the liter per second value by 1000 to get 0.01 m³/s.
Convert 50 Liters per Second to Cubic Meters per Second: Applying the formula (m³/s = L/s / 1000): starting with 50 L/s, divide the liter per second value by 1000 to get 0.05 m³/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 liters per second to cubic meters per second.

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

There are 0.001 cubic meters per second (m³/s) in 1 liter per second (L/s). Conversely, 1 cubic meter per second equals 1000 liters per second.

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

To convert liters per second (L/s) to cubic meters per second (m³/s), use the formula: m³/s = L/s / 1000. Divide the liter per second value by 1000. For example, 10 L/s equals 0.01 m³/s.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic meters per second (m³/s) to liters per second (L/s), use the inverse formula: L/s = m³/s × 1000. Multiply the cubic meter per second value by 1000 (1 m³/s = 1000 L/s).

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

Both liter per second and cubic meter per second 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 Second (m³/s) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in si base unit (hydroelectric & river discharge). The cubic meter per second (m³/s) serves as the primary reference base unit for the volumetric flow rate domain.

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.