Flow Rate
Browse Flow Rate conversions1 cubic foot per minute = 0.471947 liter per second
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Formula Summary
Result: 1 cubic foot per minute = 0.471947 liter per second
Formula: (1 x 0.4719474432) / 1
Rounding: Displayed to 6 decimal places by default, trimmed for readability. Use Detailed or Scientific for more precision.
Real World Context
0.471947 liter per second is approximately:
- a flow scale commonly used for ventilation fans and air-handling equipment
Unit Story
Cubic foot per minute
CFM is widely used for fans, ventilation, compressed air, and HVAC equipment. It measures volume moved each minute, not air speed by itself.
How This Conversion Works
Cubic foot per minute and liter per second are both used for flow rate conversions. This page converts 1 cubic foot per minute into 0.471947 liter per second using the formula shown below.
Use this result for quick checks, comparisons, and everyday reference. For work that depends on exact precision, review the rounding setting and the assumption note before using the number.
The precision controls let you switch between a shorter result, the standard readable result, and scientific notation when the value is very large or very small.
Unit Notes
- 1 cubic foot per minute (ft3/min) equals 0.4719474432 liter per second.
- liter per second (L/s) is the base unit used for flow rate conversions.
Questions
How do you convert cubic foot per minute to liter per second?
This page converts cubic foot per minute to liter per second using this formula: (1 x 0.4719474432) / 1.
What is 1 cubic foot per minute in liter per second?
1 cubic foot per minute equals 0.471947 liter per second.
How many decimals does this converter show?
Displayed to 6 decimal places by default, trimmed for readability. Use Detailed or Scientific for more precision. The precision buttons can also show a shorter result or scientific notation.
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Full Details
- Formula
- (1 x 0.4719474432) / 1
- Rounding
- Displayed to 6 decimal places by default, trimmed for readability. Use Detailed or Scientific for more precision.
- Assumption
- Flow-rate conversions measure volume per unit time. US gallons use 3.785411784 liters and Imperial gallons use 4.54609 liters. Actual system flow also depends on pressure, resistance, and equipment conditions.
