Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute Converter
Quick answer: To convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute, multiply by 28.31685. For example, 10 CFM is 283.1685 L/min. One cubic foot per minute equals 28.31685 L/min.
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Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute formula and what each symbol means
L/min = CFM × 28.31685
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CFM | Cubic foot per minute |
| L/min | Liter per minute |
Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute examples
1 CFM
1 CFM × 28.31685 = 28.31685 L/min.
10 CFM
10 CFM × 28.31685 = 283.1685 L/min.
100 CFM
100 CFM × 28.31685 = 2,831.685 L/min.
Cubic feet per minute compared with Liters per minute
One CFM is 28.32 times as large as one L/min, so your number gets bigger when you convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About cubic feet per minute and liters per minute
Cubic foot per minute (CFM): Cubic feet per minute, about 4.719×10⁻⁴ m³/s. Liter per minute (L/min): Litres per minute, about 1.667×10⁻⁵ m³/s.
How to calculate Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute step by step
- Enter the value in CFM (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 28.31685, because 1 CFM = 28.31685 L/min.
- The product is the value in L/min. To go back, divide by 28.31685 or multiply by 0.03531467.
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How to read your Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 28 to get liters per minute from cubic feet per minute; this is within 1.2% of the exact factor. As rough anchors, 1 US gallon per minute is about 3.785 L/min, and 1 cubic foot per minute is about 0.4719 L/s or 1.699 m³/h.
| CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE | LITERS PER MINUTE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28.31685 |
| 2 | 56.63369 |
| 5 | 141.5842 |
| 10 | 283.1685 |
| 20 | 566.3369 |
| 50 | 1,415.842 |
| 100 | 2,831.685 |
| 1,000 | 28,316.85 |
Liters per minute to Cubic feet per minute: quick table
| LITERS PER MINUTE | CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.03531467 |
| 5 | 0.1765733 |
| 10 | 0.3531467 |
| 25 | 0.8828667 |
| 50 | 1.765733 |
| 100 | 3.531467 |
| 250 | 8.828667 |
| 500 | 17.65733 |
Common mistakes when calculating Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute
- Mixing CFM (cubic feet per minute) with m³/h without converting.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from CFM to L/min multiply by 28.31685; from L/min to CFM divide by 28.31685.
Cubic feet per minute to Liters per minute FAQ
How many L/min are in 1 CFM?
1 CFM equals 28.31685 L/min.
How many CFM are in 1 L/min?
1 L/min equals 0.03531467 CFM.
Is 1 CFM = 28.31685 L/min an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (28.31685). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a liter per minute (L/min)?
Litres per minute, about 1.667×10⁻⁵ m³/s.
How can I estimate cubic feet per minute to liters per minute in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 28 to get liters per minute from cubic feet per minute; this is within 1.2% of the exact factor.
What is 7 CFM in liters per minute?
7 CFM = 198.2179 L/min (since 7 × 28.31685).
What is 40 CFM in liters per minute?
40 CFM = 1,132.674 L/min (since 40 × 28.31685).
What is 200 CFM in liters per minute?
200 CFM = 5,663.369 L/min (since 200 × 28.31685).
How many decimals should I keep when converting CFM to L/min?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 283.1685 L/min rounds to 283 L/min at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)