l-min to cfs | Exact Decimal + Formula

1 Liter / Minute = 0.000589 Cubic Foot / Second

One cubic foot / second equals about 1.7 thousand liters / minute (exactly 1699.011 L/min). Real-world use: water pumps, medical iv infusion, and aquarium filtration ratings. This page expresses those values in cubic feet / second, which is used for US stream gauging and storm-water engineering. Enter any value above — the result updates instantly, and a 1–1000 reference table follows below.

About Liter / Minute and Cubic Foot / Second

Liter / Minute (L/min)

Liters per minute measures volumetric flow rate in the metric system.

Where it's used: Water pumps, medical IV infusion, and aquarium filtration ratings.

Cubic Foot / Second (cfs)

Cubic feet per second measures large flows in imperial units, about 1,699 L/min.

Where it's used: US stream gauging and storm-water engineering.

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cfs = L/min × 0.000588578

To convert Liter / Minute to Cubic Foot / Second, use the formula displayed above.

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Liter / Minute to Cubic Foot / Second: Quick Reference Table

Liter / Minute	Cubic Foot / Second (Decimal)	Fraction	Real-world equivalent
0.001 L/min	5.8858e-7 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
0.01 L/min	0.000006 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
0.1 L/min	0.000059 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
0.5 L/min	0.000294 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
1 L/min	0.000589 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
2 L/min	0.001177 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
5 L/min	0.002943 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
10 L/min	0.005886 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
25 L/min	0.014714 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
50 L/min	0.029429 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
100 L/min	0.058858 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
250 L/min	0.147144 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
500 L/min	0.294289 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement
1000 L/min	0.588578 cfs	-	fractional unit measurement

L/min to cfs Formula and Examples

Direct Formula cfs = L/min × 0.000588578

Inverse Formula L/min = cfs × 1699.011

Mental Math Shortcut

Divide the value by roughly 1699 to quickly estimate the converted result.

Common Liter / Minute to Cubic Foot / Second Calculations

5 L/min = 0.002943 cfs
10 L/min = 0.005886 cfs
50 L/min = 0.029429 cfs
100 L/min = 0.058858 cfs
500 L/min = 0.294289 cfs

Precision & Practical Use

For example, 10 L/min = 0.005886 cfs — roughly fractional unit measurement.

Results are computed to up to 9 decimal places. Round to the precision of your measuring instrument — for most flow rate applications, 2–3 significant figures are plenty.

Related Specialist Flow Rate Calculators & Niche Tools

Flow rate calculations measure fluid velocity, expressing volume per unit time. Typically calculated in Gallons per Minute (GPM) or Liters per Minute (LPM), these measurements are fundamental in plumbing, irrigation, and hydraulic system design.

Sizing a water pump or designing a sprinkler system requires translating fluid flow rates across metric and imperial systems. Flow calculators allow plumbers and civil engineers to determine if piping and valve sizes can handle specific GPM or LPM rates under pressure, optimizing fluid transport systems for peak output.

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How to Convert Liter / Minute to Cubic Foot / Second

How many cubic foot / seconds are in one liter / minute?

One Liter / Minute (L/min) equals 0.000589 Cubic Foot / Second (cfs). To convert liter / minutes to cubic foot / seconds, multiply the liter / minute value by 0.000589.

How do I convert Liter / Minute to Cubic Foot / Second?

Multiply your liter / minute value by 0.000589 to get the result in Cubic Foot / Second: cfs = L/min × 0.000589. For example, 5 L/min = 0.002943 cfs.

What is the formula for converting L/min to cfs?

The conversion formula is cfs = L/min × 0.000589. Use the calculator above for any value, and see the reference table below for common inputs from 0.001 to 1000.

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