Litres per second to Litres per minute conversion

How to convert litres per second to litres per minute?

To convert from litres per second (L/s) to litres per minute (L/min), you need to understand the time conversion factor between seconds and minutes.

There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. Therefore, to convert from L/s to L/min, you multiply by 60:

$\text{Litres per minute (L/min)} = \text{Litres per second (L/s)} \times 60$

So for 1 L/s: $1 \, \text{L/s} \times 60 = 60 \, \text{L/min}$

Thus, 1 litre per second is equivalent to 60 litres per minute.

Real World Examples:

1. Household Water Flow:

   • A typical household shower head has a flow rate of about 10 L/min, which can be converted to about 0.167 L/s.
   • Many modern faucets have a flow rate of about 8 L/min, or about 0.133 L/s.

2. Fire Hoses:

   • A standard fire hose in use by firefighters may have a flow rate as high as 400 L/min, which is equivalent to 6.67 L/s.

3. Irrigation Systems:

   • A small garden sprinkler might use water at a rate of about 20 L/min, equivalent to approximately 0.33 L/s.

4. Industrial Applications:

   • An industrial water pump used in factories might operate at a rate of 1000 L/min, which is 16.67 L/s.

5. Aquariums:

   • A small pump for an aquarium might have a flow rate of about 1.5 L/min, which is 0.025 L/s.

These conversions and examples can give you a good sense of how different flow rates compare and how to relate them to various contexts and applications.