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 commonly used for household appliances, medical devices (IV pumps, ventilators), dispensing equipment, and small-flow industrial processes. A shower head in a metric country is typically 8–12 L/min; a garden hose is 10–30 L/min. L/min is the default unit for oxygen delivery in medicine (nasal cannula at 1–5 L/min).
About Milliliter per second (mL/s)
A small-scale flow-rate unit (1 mL/s = 10⁻⁶ m³/s) used in laboratory chemistry, HPLC columns, medical infusions, and micro-scale fluidic research. Typical HPLC flow rates are 0.5–2 mL/s. Peristaltic dosing pumps, analytical chemistry equipment, and lab-on-a-chip devices commonly specify flow in mL/s or mL/min.
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 commonly used for household appliances, medical devices (IV pumps, ventilators), dispensing equipment, and small-flow industrial processes. A shower head in a metric country is typically 8–12 L/min; a garden hose is 10–30 L/min. L/min is the default unit for oxygen delivery in medicine (nasal cannula at 1–5 L/min).
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 (1 mL/s = 10⁻⁶ m³/s) used in laboratory chemistry, HPLC columns, medical infusions, and micro-scale fluidic research. Typical HPLC flow rates are 0.5–2 mL/s. Peristaltic dosing pumps, analytical chemistry equipment, and lab-on-a-chip devices commonly specify flow in mL/s or mL/min.
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 commonly used for household appliances, medical devices (IV pumps, ventilators), dispensing equipment, and small-flow industrial processes. 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 (1 mL/s = 10⁻⁶ m³/s) used in laboratory chemistry, HPLC columns, medical infusions, and micro-scale 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.