Formula
L/s to cfm conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 L/s = 4.2377600066 cfm.
Unit conversion does not account for compressibility, pressure, or temperature effects on actual fluid volume.
Volume Flow Rate conversion
1 liter per second (L/s) equals 2.118880003289 cubic foot per minute (cfm). Enter any value below to convert from L/s to cfm.
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1 L/s = 2.1188800033 cfm
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic meter per second m³/s | 0.001 |
| Cubic meter per hour m³/h | 3.6 |
| Liter per second L/s | 1 |
| Liter per minute L/min | 60 |
| US gallon per minute US gpm | 15.8503231415 |
| Imperial gallon per minute imp gpm | 13.1981548979 |
| Cubic foot per minute cfm | 2.1188800033 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 L/s = 4.2377600066 cfm.
Unit conversion does not account for compressibility, pressure, or temperature effects on actual fluid volume.
Quick reference
| Liter per second (L/s) | Cubic foot per minute (cfm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0211888 |
| 0.1 | 0.2118880003 |
| 1 | 2.1188800033 |
| 2 | 4.2377600066 |
| 5 | 10.5944000164 |
| 10 | 21.1888000329 |
| 25 | 52.9720000822 |
| 50 | 105.9440001645 |
| 100 | 211.8880003289 |
| 1,000 | 2,118.8800032893 |
From unit
One liter each second.
Symbol: L/s
To unit
One cubic foot per minute.
Symbol: cfm
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811 and exact volume definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula cfm = L/s x 2.118880003289. 1 liter per second (L/s) equals 2.118880003289 cubic foot per minute (cfm).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.