Convert Liters per minute to Milliliters per second
Instantly convert Liters per minute (L/min) to Milliliters per second (mL/s) with our free online calculator.
Formula: L/min to mL/s — multiply by 16.6667
Reference Table
| Liters per minute (L/min) | Milliliters per second (mL/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16.6667 |
| 5 | 83.3333 |
| 10 | 166.667 |
| 25 | 416.667 |
| 50 | 833.333 |
| 100 | 1666.67 |
How to Convert Liters per minute to Milliliters per second
Formula
To convert Liters per minute (L/min) to Milliliters per second (mL/s): multiply by 16.6667
Step-by-Step
- Start with your value in Liters per minute (L/min).
- Multiply by 16.6667 to perform the conversion.
- The result is your value expressed in Milliliters per second (mL/s).
Conversion Factor
1 L/min = 16.6667 mL/s
Reverse Factor
1 mL/s = 0.06 L/min
Worked Example
Convert 25 Liters per minute to Milliliters per second: 25 L/min = 416.667 mL/s
About Liter per minute (L/min)
A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/60,000 m³/s. L/min is the most commonly-stated metric flow unit in everyday consumer and medical contexts: household appliances and showerheads (a low-flow showerhead is 8-12 L/min vs. the older 20+ L/min designs per the EU EcoLabel showerhead criteria), garden hoses (10-30 L/min depending on supply pressure and hose diameter), medical equipment per ISO 13485 (IV-infusion pumps at fractional L/min, mechanical-ventilator tidal-volume reporting derived from L/min minute volume), oxygen-therapy nasal cannula (1-5 L/min low-flow, up to 60 L/min on high-flow nasal cannula HFNC therapy per Fisher & Paykel Airvo standards), beer-line and beverage-dispense flow controllers, dental-suction equipment, and small-flow industrial dosing pumps for chemical injection. The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the WHO oxygen-supply guidelines both quote oxygen delivery in L/min. 1 L/min = 0.2642 US GPM = 0.06 m³/hr = 16.667 mL/s.
About Milliliter per second (mL/s)
A small-scale flow-rate unit equal to 10⁻⁶ m³/s, used in laboratory chemistry, biotechnology, medical infusions, and micro-fluidic research. Typical applications: high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) mobile-phase flow at 0.5-2 mL/s under USP <621>, gas chromatography carrier-gas flow, peristaltic dosing pumps in semiconductor manufacturing (corrosive-chemical metering at sub-mL/s precision), IV-pump bolus delivery in critical care (often reported as mL/hr but internally controlled at mL/s precision), microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices, syringe-pump fed reactors in chemical research, beer/wine analytical instruments, and 3D-printed bioreactor perfusion systems. The pharmacopeial standard for analytical-grade flow accuracy (USP, EP, JP) is typically ±2% at a defined mL/s set-point. 1 mL/s = 60 mL/min = 0.01585 GPM. Engineers should not confuse volumetric flow (mL/s) with mass flow (mg/s or g/s) for solutions of varying density.
Quick Facts
- 1 Liter per minute equals 16.6667 Milliliters per second
- 1 Milliliter per second equals 0.06 Liters per minute
- Liter per minute is a unit of volumetric flow rate
- Milliliter per second is a unit of volumetric flow rate
- This conversion is commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering
- The Liter per minute belongs to the metric system
Common Liter per minute to Milliliter per second Conversions
| Liters per minute (L/min) | Milliliters per second (mL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.166667 |
| 0.1 | 1.66667 |
| 0.25 | 4.16667 |
| 0.5 | 8.33333 |
| 1 | 16.6667 |
| 2 | 33.3333 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 5 | 83.3333 |
| 10 | 166.667 |
| 15 | 250 |
| 20 | 333.333 |
| 25 | 416.667 |
| 50 | 833.333 |
| 75 | 1250 |
| 100 | 1666.67 |
| 250 | 4166.67 |
| 500 | 8333.33 |
| 1000 | 16666.7 |
| 5000 | 83333.3 |
| 10000 | 166667 |
Understanding Liters per minute
The Liter per minute (symbol: L/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/60,000 m³/s. L/min is the most commonly-stated metric flow unit in everyday consumer and medical contexts: household appliances and showerheads (a low-flow showerhead is 8-12 L/min vs. the older 20+ L/min designs per the EU EcoLabel showerhead criteria), garden hoses (10-30 L/min depending on supply pressure and hose diameter), medical equipment per ISO 13485 (IV-infusion pumps at fractional L/min, mechanical-ventilator tidal-volume reporting derived from L/min minute volume), oxygen-therapy nasal cannula (1-5 L/min low-flow, up to 60 L/min on high-flow nasal cannula HFNC therapy per Fisher & Paykel Airvo standards), beer-line and beverage-dispense flow controllers, dental-suction equipment, and small-flow industrial dosing pumps for chemical injection. The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the WHO oxygen-supply guidelines both quote oxygen delivery in L/min. 1 L/min = 0.2642 US GPM = 0.06 m³/hr = 16.667 mL/s.
It belongs to the metric measurement system.
Liters per minute are commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering.
Understanding Milliliters per second
The Milliliter per second (symbol: mL/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. A small-scale flow-rate unit equal to 10⁻⁶ m³/s, used in laboratory chemistry, biotechnology, medical infusions, and micro-fluidic research. Typical applications: high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) mobile-phase flow at 0.5-2 mL/s under USP <621>, gas chromatography carrier-gas flow, peristaltic dosing pumps in semiconductor manufacturing (corrosive-chemical metering at sub-mL/s precision), IV-pump bolus delivery in critical care (often reported as mL/hr but internally controlled at mL/s precision), microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices, syringe-pump fed reactors in chemical research, beer/wine analytical instruments, and 3D-printed bioreactor perfusion systems. The pharmacopeial standard for analytical-grade flow accuracy (USP, EP, JP) is typically ±2% at a defined mL/s set-point. 1 mL/s = 60 mL/min = 0.01585 GPM. Engineers should not confuse volumetric flow (mL/s) with mass flow (mg/s or g/s) for solutions of varying density.
It belongs to the metric measurement system.
Milliliters per second are commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering.
Why Convert Liters per minute to Milliliters per second?
Converting between Liters per minute and Milliliters per second is a frequent requirement for engineers, scientists, and students working with volumetric flow rate values. Different industries and regions favour different unit systems, so having a dependable conversion tool saves time and prevents errors in technical calculations. Whether you are verifying a specification sheet, cross-checking simulation results, or preparing a report for an international audience, accurate volumetric flow rate conversion is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Liters per minute to Milliliters per second?
A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/60,000 m³/s. To convert Liters per minute to Milliliters per second, multiply by 16.6667. For example, 25 L/min equals 416.667 mL/s.
How many Milliliters per second are in 1 Liter per minute?
There are 16.6667 Milliliters per second in 1 Liter per minute.
How many Liters per minute are in 1 Milliliter per second?
There are 0.06 Liters per minute in 1 Milliliter per second.
What is the formula for Liter per minute to Milliliter per second conversion?
The formula is: multiply by 16.6667. This means 1 L/min = 16.6667 mL/s.
Is a Liter per minute bigger than a Milliliter per second?
No. One Liter per minute is smaller than one Milliliter per second because 1 L/min equals 16.6667 mL/s, which is greater than 1.
When do you need to convert between Liters per minute and Milliliters per second?
A small-scale flow-rate unit equal to 10⁻⁶ m³/s, used in laboratory chemistry, biotechnology, medical infusions, and micro-fluidic research. Liter per minute and Milliliter per second are both volumetric flow units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.