Flow Rate Converter
Convert between L/s, L/min, m³/h, gal/min, gal/hour, and other flow rate units.
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1 Liters/Minute (L/min) =
0.2641720524
US Gallons/Minute (GPM)
1 Liters/Minute (L/min) in every unit
- Liters/Second (L/s)
- 0.01666666667
- Liters/Minute (L/min)
- 1
- Liters/Hour (L/h)
- 60
- Cubic Meters/Second (m³/s)
- 0.00001666666667
- Cubic Meters/Hour (m³/h)
- 0.06
- US Gallons/Minute (GPM)
- 0.2641720524
- US Gallons/Hour (GPH)
- 15.85032314
- Cubic Feet/Second (ft³/s)
- 0.0005885777787
- Cubic Feet/Minute (CFM)
- 0.03531466672
Flow Rate References
1 L/min = 0.264 GPM
1 GPM = 3.785 L/min
1 m³/h = 16.67 L/min
1 CFM = 28.32 L/min
Typical Flow Rates
Shower: 7.6 L/min (2 GPM)
Kitchen tap: 12-15 L/min (3-4 GPM)
Fire hose: 600+ L/min (160+ GPM)
Home HVAC: 1,000-5,000 CFM
How to use the Flow Rate
Enter a flow rate value, select the current unit (L/s, L/min, GPM, m³/h, CFM, etc.), choose your target unit, and get instant conversion. Essential for water systems, HVAC, and plumbing.
Formula
All flow rates convert through liters per second (base unit). value_in_l_s = input × from_factor; result = value_in_l_s ÷ to_factor.
History & interesting facts
Did you know?
A typical shower uses 5-10 liters per minute (1.3-2.6 GPM). Water-efficient showerheads use 6 L/min or less.
Origin & history
Flow rate measurements evolved with plumbing and engineering. GPM is standard in USA, while L/min is metric standard.
Fascinating facts
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US shower: 7.6 L/min typical (2 GPM standard)
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Tap water: 5-15 L/min typical
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Fire hydrant: 600+ L/min (160+ GPM)
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HVAC ducts: Often measured in CFM (cubic feet per minute)
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Irrigation: Often measured in gallons per hour
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Industrial: Often measured in m³/h or L/s
Frequently asked questions
What is GPM?
GPM is gallons per minute, a common US measurement of flow rate. 1 GPM = 3.785 liters per minute.
How much water does a shower use?
A typical shower uses 7.6-15 L/min (2-4 GPM). Modern low-flow showerheads use 6 L/min (1.5 GPM) or less.
What is CFM in HVAC?
CFM is cubic feet per minute. A typical home HVAC system moves 1,000-5,000 CFM depending on size and capacity.