Flow RateLiters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute

Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 Liter per Second equals 2.119 Cubic Feet per Minute.

Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on time-normalized rate definitions.
Example: For 0.1 Liters per Second, the result equals 0.211888 Cubic Feet per Minute.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

2.119 Cubic Feet per Minute (cfm)

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Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: flow-rate
Source unit: liters_per_second
Target unit: cubic_feet_per_minute

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "flow-rate",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "liters_per_second",
  "to": "cubic_feet_per_minute"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "flow-rate",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "liters_per_second",
    "to": "cubic_feet_per_minute",
    "result": {
      "raw": 2.1188800032893154,
      "display": "2.119"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/flow-rate/liters-per-second-to-cubic-feet-per-minute/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 2.1188800032893154 because 1 L/s = 1 L/s and 1 cfm = 0.47194744320000004 L/s.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Liter per Second = 2.119 Cubic Feet per Minute.
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Liters per Second (L/s)	Cubic Feet per Minute (cfm)
0.1	0.211888
1/2	1.059
1	2.119
5	10.594
10	21.189
25	52.972
50	105.944
100	211.888
1000	2,118.88

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 liter per second in cubic feet per minute?

1 Liter per Second equals 2.119 Cubic Feet per Minute on this page.

What fixed factor powers this Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute page?

The factor is derived by normalizing both units through liters per second, then applying the exact cubic-foot definition together with the route's matching time-base scaling.

When would I convert liters per second to cubic feet per minute?

This route is useful when translating between SI flow units and gallon- or cubic-foot-based reporting for pumps, piping, ventilation, and plant documentation.

How do I reverse Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute?

Use the mirror Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same flow-rate assumptions.