cubic meter per second to liter per second
Convert cubic meter per second (m³/s) to liter per second (L/s). Use an editable volume flow rate converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 m³/s = 1,000 L/s
Conversion formula
One cubic meter per second equals 1,000 liter per second. Multiply your value in cubic meter per second by this factor to get liter per second. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 cubic meter per second:5 × 1,000 = 5,000 L/s
Conversion table
| cubic meter per second (m³/s) | liter per second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000 |
About these measurements
Volume flow rate measures fluid volume passing a point per unit time.
The base reference used here is the cubic meter per second. One cubic meter per second is 1 base units; one liter per second is 0.001 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert m³/s to L/s?
Multiply the quantity in m³/s by 1,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the liter per second to cubic meter per second converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
