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Convert Liter per Second to Cubic Meter per Hour

Live bidirectional calculator for Liters per Second (L/s) and Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) with verified formula and conversion charts.

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How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)

Formula:
Cubic Meter per Hour = Liter per Second × 3.6
Substitution:1 × 3.6
Calculated Result:3.6 m³/h

Since 1 Liter per Second = 3.6 Cubic Meters per Hour, multiply the value in Liters per Second by 3.6.

Standard Ratio Factor:1 L/s = 3.6 m³/h

Liter per Second to Cubic Meter per Hour Conversion Table

Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.

Liter per Second → Cubic Meter per Hour(L/s → m³/h)
Liter per SecondCubic Meter per Hour
1 L/s3.6 m³/h
2 L/s7.2 m³/h
3 L/s10.8 m³/h
4 L/s14.4 m³/h
5 L/s18 m³/h
6 L/s21.6 m³/h
7 L/s25.2 m³/h
8 L/s28.8 m³/h
9 L/s32.4 m³/h
10 L/s36 m³/h
15 L/s54 m³/h
20 L/s72 m³/h
25 L/s90 m³/h
30 L/s108 m³/h
40 L/s144 m³/h
50 L/s180 m³/h
75 L/s270 m³/h
100 L/s360 m³/h
Cubic Meter per Hour → Liter per Second(m³/h → L/s)
Cubic Meter per HourLiter per Second
1 m³/h0.2778 L/s
2 m³/h0.5556 L/s
3 m³/h0.8333 L/s
4 m³/h1.1111 L/s
5 m³/h1.3889 L/s
6 m³/h1.6667 L/s
7 m³/h1.9444 L/s
8 m³/h2.2222 L/s
9 m³/h2.5 L/s
10 m³/h2.7778 L/s
15 m³/h4.1667 L/s
20 m³/h5.5556 L/s
25 m³/h6.9444 L/s
30 m³/h8.3333 L/s
40 m³/h11.1111 L/s
50 m³/h13.8889 L/s
75 m³/h20.8333 L/s
100 m³/h27.7778 L/s

📌 Standard Benchmark Reference Values

1 L/s=3.6 m³/h

Civil and municipal pipeline flow standard (0.001 m³/s × 3,600 s/h).

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About Liter per Second (L/s)

A metric volumetric flow rate equal to one thousandth of a cubic meter per second (0.001 m³/s).

History: Standard plumbing and agricultural flow rate metric across Europe and metric nations.

Common Uses: Fire hydrant discharge, residential water supply lines, irrigation pipe headers.

About Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h)

A metric volumetric flow rate unit equal to 1/3,600 m³/s (≈ 0.0002778 m³/s).

History: Primary industrial and municipal standard for commercial fluid and gas flow metering.

Common Uses: HVAC fan ventilation airflows, industrial centrifugal water pumps, natural gas utility meters.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Cubic Meters per Hour are in 1 Liter per Second?

There are exactly 3.6 Cubic Meters per Hour in 1 Liter per Second (1 L/s = 3.6 m³/h).

What is the formula to convert Liter per Second to Cubic Meter per Hour?

The formula is: Cubic Meter per Hour = Liter per Second × 3.6. Since 1 Liter per Second = 3.6 Cubic Meters per Hour, multiply the value in Liters per Second by 3.6.

How do I convert 1 L/s to m³/h manually?

To convert 1 L/s to m³/h: apply the formula Cubic Meter per Hour = Liter per Second × 3.6. Substituting gives: 1 × 3.6 = 3.6 m³/h.