Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s)	Liters per Second (L/s)
1 m³/s	1000 L/s
2 m³/s	2000 L/s
5 m³/s	5000 L/s
10 m³/s	10000 L/s
25 m³/s	25000 L/s
50 m³/s	50000 L/s
100 m³/s	100000 L/s
250 m³/s	250000 L/s
500 m³/s	500000 L/s
1000 m³/s	1000000 L/s

Convert Cubic Meters per Second to Liters per Second

Convert cubic meters per second to liters per second (m³/s to L/s) with our instant calculator. 1 m³/s = 1000 L/s. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

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

1 Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s) is equal to 1000 Liters per Second (L/s). Multiply the cubic meter per second value by 1000

Quick Answer 1 m³/s = 1000 L/s

Formula L/s = m³/s × 1000

Inverse Factor 1 L/s = 0.001 m³/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 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.

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 Meters per Second (L/s to m³/s) calculator (1 L/s = 0.001 m³/s).

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

Convert 5 Cubic Meters per Second to Liters per Second: Applying the formula (L/s = m³/s × 1000): starting with 5 m³/s, multiply the cubic meter per second value by 1000 to get 5000 L/s.
Convert 10 Cubic Meters per Second to Liters per Second: Applying the formula (L/s = m³/s × 1000): starting with 10 m³/s, multiply the cubic meter per second value by 1000 to get 10000 L/s.
Convert 50 Cubic Meters per Second to Liters per Second: Applying the formula (L/s = m³/s × 1000): starting with 50 m³/s, multiply the cubic meter per second value by 1000 to get 50000 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 meters per second to liters per second.

How many liters per second are in 1 cubic meter per second?

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

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

To convert cubic meters per second (m³/s) to liters per second (L/s), use the formula: L/s = m³/s × 1000. Multiply the cubic meter per second value by 1000. For example, 10 m³/s equals 10000 L/s.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from liters per second (L/s) to cubic meters per second (m³/s), use the inverse formula: m³/s = L/s / 1000. Divide the liter per second value by 1000 (1 L/s = 0.001 m³/s).

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

Both cubic meter per second and liter per second measure volumetric flow rate. 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. 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.