Cubic feet per minute to liters per minute converter
Convert cubic feet per minute (ft³/min) to liters per minute (L/min). Calculate a value, check the formula and compare common measurements.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
| From | Select the unit or currency in which the entered number is currently expressed. |
| To | Select the unit or currency you need for the answer. |
Understanding your result
The converted value describes the same flow rate quantity in the selected target unit. Display rounding does not add precision to the original measurement.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the source and target units, or overlooking a prefix or case-sensitive symbol.
Check your calculation
- Convert to the target unit and then reverse the direction. Within display rounding, you should recover the original value.
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How do I convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute?
Enter the value in cubic feet per minute to find the same flow rate quantity in liters per minute. The number changes to match the unit; the underlying quantity stays the same. Check the definitions below when a unit has more than one convention.
Common uses
- Compare liquid or gas volume-flow rates.
- Translate a pump or pipe-flow specification into another unit.
How it works
For the displayed direction, 1 ft³/min equals 28.316846592 L/min. The engine converts through the shared flow rate base quantity. US and imperial gallons differ. Barrels are US petroleum barrels of 42 US liquid gallons. The multiplier is derived from the two centralized unit factors. Keep full precision until the final result; displayed answers use up to 12 significant digits.
Worked example
10 ft³/min converts to 283.16846592 L/min. For the reverse direction, swap the units and enter 283.16846592 L/min; the result is approximately 10 ft³/min.
FAQ
How do I convert ft³/min to L/min?
L/min = ft³/min × 28.316846592
Which definition is used?
US and imperial gallons differ. Barrels are US petroleum barrels of 42 US liquid gallons.
Common values
Use “Swap units” above for the reverse conversion. Values below are rounded to six significant digits.
| cubic feet per minute | liters per minute |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28.3168 |
| 5 | 141.584 |
| 10 | 283.168 |
| 20 | 566.337 |
| 30 | 849.505 |
| 50 | 1415.84 |
| 100 | 2831.68 |