liter per second to cubic meter per second
Convert liter per second (L/s) to cubic meter per second (m³/s). Use an editable volume flow rate converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 L/s = 0.001 m³/s
Conversion formula
One liter per second equals 0.001 cubic meter per second. Multiply your value in liter per second by this factor to get cubic meter per second. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 liter per second:5 × 0.001 = 0.005 m³/s
Conversion table
| liter per second (L/s) | cubic meter per second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
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 liter per second is 0.001 base units; one cubic meter per second is 1 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 L/s to m³/s?
Multiply the quantity in L/s by 0.001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the cubic meter per second to liter 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.
