Flow Rate Converter — 6 Units, Free & Instant
Convert between Flow Rate units. Choose from 6 different units including Liters per Minute, Liters per Second, Liters per Hour.
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| From | Liters per Minute (L/min) |
|---|---|
| Liters per Minute (L/min) | 1 |
| Liters per Second (L/s) | 60 |
| Liters per Hour (L/h) | 0.016666667 |
| Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) | 16.666667 |
| US Gallons per Minute (GPM) | 3.785411784 |
| Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) | 28.316846592 |
Volumetric flow in practice
Flow rate says how much fluid passes per unit time. Pumps and taps are rated in litres per minute or US gallons per minute (1 GPM ≈ 3.79 L/min), industrial systems in m³/h, and ventilation in CFM — cubic feet per minute (1 CFM ≈ 1.7 m³/h).
Everyday anchors
A kitchen tap runs 6–8 L/min, a shower about 10, a garden hose 15–20. A typical bathroom exhaust fan moves 50–110 CFM, and an aquarium filter is sized at 4–5 tank volumes per hour.