Flow RateLiters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second

Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second

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Snapshot

1 Liter per Second equals 0.035315 Cubic Feet per Second.

Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on time-normalized rate definitions.
Example: For 0.1 Liters per Second, the result equals 0.003531467 Cubic Feet per Second.

Interactive conversion

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

0.035315 Cubic Feet per Second (cfs)

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Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second.

Machine-readable identifiers

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

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_second"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "flow-rate",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "liters_per_second",
    "to": "cubic_feet_per_second",
    "result": {
      "raw": 0.035314666721488586,
      "display": "0.035315"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/flow-rate/liters-per-second-to-cubic-feet-per-second/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 0.035314666721488586 because 1 L/s = 1 L/s and 1 cfs = 28.316846592 L/s.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Liter per Second = 0.035315 Cubic Feet per Second.
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 Second (cfs)
0.1	0.003531467
1/2	0.017657
1	0.035315
5	0.176573
10	0.353147
25	0.882867
50	1.766
100	3.531
1000	35.315

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

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

1 Liter per Second equals 0.035315 Cubic Feet per Second on this page.

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

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 Second?

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