Enter the flow value and select the conversion direction into the calculator to convert liters per minute (L/min) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), or reverse the conversion to find L/min from m³/h.
Quick Overview: L/min and m³/h
Liters per minute (L/min) and cubic meters per hour (m³/h) both measure volumetric flow rate. They describe the same quantity, but with different unit scales.
- 1 L/min = 0.06 m³/h
- 10 L/min = 0.6 m³/h
- 50 L/min = 3 m³/h
- 100 L/min = 6 m³/h
- 1 m³/h ≈ 16.6667 L/min
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L/min to m³/h Formula
The following formula is used to convert liters per minute to cubic meters per hour.
m^3/h = L/min \times 0.06
For the reverse conversion, use:
L/min = m^3/h \times 16.6667
Variables:
- m³/h is the flow rate in cubic meters per hour
- L/min is the flow rate in liters per minute
- 0.06 is the conversion factor from L/min to m³/h
To calculate m³/h from L/min, multiply the flow rate by 0.06. To convert m³/h back to L/min, multiply by 16.6667.
What is L/min to m³/h Conversion?
L/min to m³/h conversion changes a volumetric flow rate from liters per minute into cubic meters per hour. Since 1 liter equals 0.001 cubic meters and 60 minutes make 1 hour, the conversion factor becomes 0.06. This is a common conversion in engineering, HVAC, fluid systems, pumps, process equipment, and datasheets where flow values may be reported in either unit.
How to Convert L/min to m³/h?
The following steps outline how to convert liters per minute to cubic meters per hour.
- First, determine the flow rate in liters per minute (L/min).
- Next, multiply the value by 0.06.
- The result is the equivalent flow rate in cubic meters per hour (m³/h).
- For the reverse conversion, multiply m³/h by 16.6667 to obtain L/min.
- After inserting the values and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Flow Rate = 10 L/min
m³/h = 10 × 0.06 = 0.6 m³/h
Reverse Example: 3 m³/h × 16.6667 ≈ 50 L/min
L/min to m³/h Conversion Table
The table below lists common flow rates in liters per minute and their equivalents in cubic meters per hour.
| Flow in L/min | Multiply by | Result in m³/h |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.06 | 0.06 m³/h |
| 5 | 0.06 | 0.3 m³/h |
| 10 | 0.06 | 0.6 m³/h |
| 50 | 0.06 | 3 m³/h |
| 100 | 0.06 | 6 m³/h |
| 250 | 0.06 | 15 m³/h |
| 500 | 0.06 | 30 m³/h |
In practical applications, knowing the fixed conversion factor of 0.06 makes it easy to compare flow rates reported in different units. This is especially useful in pump sizing, industrial process flow, water treatment systems, HVAC design, and fluid handling equipment.