How to convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute
L/min = CFM × 28.31684659Multiply the value in cubic feet per minute by 28.31684659. To go the other way, multiply by 0.03531466672 (or divide by 28.31684659).
A cubic foot per minute is larger than a liter per minute: one cubic foot per minute contains 28.31684659 liters per minute.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic foot per minute1 CFM × 28.31684659 = 28.31684659 L/min
- 5 cubic feet per minute5 CFM × 28.31684659 = 141.584233 L/min
- 10 cubic feet per minute10 CFM × 28.31684659 = 283.1684659 L/min
- 20 cubic feet per minute20 CFM × 28.31684659 = 566.3369318 L/min
- 100 cubic feet per minute100 CFM × 28.31684659 = 2,831.684659 L/min
Cubic feet per minute to liters per minute conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic feet per minute (CFM) | Liters per minute (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 CFM | 2.8316847 L/min |
| 0.25 CFM | 7.0792116 L/min |
| 0.5 CFM | 14.158423 L/min |
| 1 CFM | 28.316847 L/min |
| 2 CFM | 56.633693 L/min |
| 3 CFM | 84.95054 L/min |
| 4 CFM | 113.26739 L/min |
| 5 CFM | 141.58423 L/min |
| 6 CFM | 169.90108 L/min |
| 7 CFM | 198.21793 L/min |
| 8 CFM | 226.53477 L/min |
| 9 CFM | 254.85162 L/min |
| 10 CFM | 283.16847 L/min |
| Cubic feet per minute (CFM) | Liters per minute (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 12 CFM | 339.80216 L/min |
| 15 CFM | 424.7527 L/min |
| 20 CFM | 566.33693 L/min |
| 25 CFM | 707.92116 L/min |
| 30 CFM | 849.5054 L/min |
| 40 CFM | 1,132.6739 L/min |
| 50 CFM | 1,415.8423 L/min |
| 75 CFM | 2,123.7635 L/min |
| 100 CFM | 2,831.6847 L/min |
| 250 CFM | 7,079.2116 L/min |
| 500 CFM | 14,158.423 L/min |
| 1,000 CFM | 28,316.847 L/min |
About the units
Cubic foot per minute (CFM)
The US unit for fan, blower and air-compressor flow; about 1.699 m³/h. One cubic foot per minute equals 0.0004719474432 cubic meters per second (m³/s).
Liter per minute (L/min)
Used for taps, showers and small pumps; a typical shower runs at 8–12 L/min. One liter per minute equals 0.00001666666667 cubic meters per second (m³/s).
Frequently asked questions
How many liters per minute are in one cubic foot per minute?
There are 28.31684659 liters per minute in one cubic foot per minute, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic feet per minute to liters per minute?
Multiply the number of cubic feet per minute by 28.31684659. For example, 10 CFM × 28.31684659 = 283.1684659 L/min.
How many cubic feet per minute are in one liter per minute?
One liter per minute equals 0.03531466672 cubic feet per minute. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 28.31684659.
What is 10 cubic feet per minute in liters per minute?
10 CFM = 283.1684659 L/min.
Is this CFM to L/min converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.