The “Litre per second” (L/s) is a crucial unit in fluid dynamics, representing the flow rate of liquids. It is widely used in engineering, hydrology, and environmental science to measure water consumption, irrigation, and sewage treatment. For instance, high-performance showerheads can have flow rates approaching 0.1 to 0.2 L/s, translating to a refreshing and efficient bath.
In larger applications, such as hydroelectric plants, turbines can handle thousands of litres per second to generate energy, showcasing how scale affects its utility. The versatility of the L/s unit enables precise calculations and planning, crucial for managing water resources in a world where sustainability is paramount. Understanding flow rates can optimize resource use, conserving water and energy in both household and industrial environments.
Cubic meters per second (m³/s) is a compelling unit of measurement, primarily used to quantify the flow rate of liquid or gas. Often seen in the context of hydrology, it is crucial for understanding river discharges and the functioning of large-scale water supply systems. For instance, the Amazon River, the largest by discharge volume of water, has an average flow rate of about 209,000 m³/s. This sheer volume of water is equivalent to filling over 83 Olympic-size swimming pools every second!
In engineering, m³/s can determine the capacity of HVAC systems or the ventilation needs in building designs, especially in projects requiring meticulous climate control. Understanding flow rates in m³/s aids in improving efficiency across industries, ensuring resources are utilized effectively, and maintaining ecological balance in natural water bodies.
| Litres per second | Cubic meters per second |
|---|---|
0
l/s
|
0
m³/s
|
1
l/s
|
0.001
m³/s
|
2
l/s
|
0.002
m³/s
|
3
l/s
|
0.003
m³/s
|
4
l/s
|
0.004
m³/s
|
5
l/s
|
0.005
m³/s
|
6
l/s
|
0.006
m³/s
|
7
l/s
|
0.007
m³/s
|
8
l/s
|
0.008
m³/s
|
9
l/s
|
0.009
m³/s
|
10
l/s
|
0.01
m³/s
|
11
l/s
|
0.011
m³/s
|
12
l/s
|
0.012
m³/s
|
13
l/s
|
0.013
m³/s
|
14
l/s
|
0.014
m³/s
|
15
l/s
|
0.015
m³/s
|
16
l/s
|
0.016
m³/s
|
17
l/s
|
0.017
m³/s
|
18
l/s
|
0.018
m³/s
|
19
l/s
|
0.019
m³/s
|
20
l/s
|
0.02
m³/s
|
21
l/s
|
0.021
m³/s
|
22
l/s
|
0.022
m³/s
|
23
l/s
|
0.023
m³/s
|
24
l/s
|
0.024
m³/s
|
25
l/s
|
0.025
m³/s
|
26
l/s
|
0.026
m³/s
|
27
l/s
|
0.027
m³/s
|
28
l/s
|
0.028
m³/s
|
29
l/s
|
0.029
m³/s
|
30
l/s
|
0.03
m³/s
|
31
l/s
|
0.031
m³/s
|
32
l/s
|
0.032
m³/s
|
33
l/s
|
0.033
m³/s
|
34
l/s
|
0.034
m³/s
|
35
l/s
|
0.035
m³/s
|
36
l/s
|
0.036
m³/s
|
37
l/s
|
0.037
m³/s
|
38
l/s
|
0.038
m³/s
|
39
l/s
|
0.039
m³/s
|
40
l/s
|
0.04
m³/s
|
41
l/s
|
0.041
m³/s
|
42
l/s
|
0.042
m³/s
|
43
l/s
|
0.043
m³/s
|
44
l/s
|
0.044
m³/s
|
45
l/s
|
0.045
m³/s
|
46
l/s
|
0.046
m³/s
|
47
l/s
|
0.047
m³/s
|
48
l/s
|
0.048
m³/s
|
49
l/s
|
0.049
m³/s
|
50
l/s
|
0.05
m³/s
|
51
l/s
|
0.051
m³/s
|
52
l/s
|
0.052
m³/s
|
53
l/s
|
0.053
m³/s
|
54
l/s
|
0.054
m³/s
|
55
l/s
|
0.055
m³/s
|
56
l/s
|
0.056
m³/s
|
57
l/s
|
0.057
m³/s
|
58
l/s
|
0.058
m³/s
|
59
l/s
|
0.059
m³/s
|
60
l/s
|
0.06
m³/s
|
61
l/s
|
0.061
m³/s
|
62
l/s
|
0.062
m³/s
|
63
l/s
|
0.063
m³/s
|
64
l/s
|
0.064
m³/s
|
65
l/s
|
0.065
m³/s
|
66
l/s
|
0.066
m³/s
|
67
l/s
|
0.067
m³/s
|
68
l/s
|
0.068
m³/s
|
69
l/s
|
0.069
m³/s
|
70
l/s
|
0.07
m³/s
|
71
l/s
|
0.071
m³/s
|
72
l/s
|
0.072
m³/s
|
73
l/s
|
0.073
m³/s
|
74
l/s
|
0.074
m³/s
|
75
l/s
|
0.075
m³/s
|
76
l/s
|
0.076
m³/s
|
77
l/s
|
0.077
m³/s
|
78
l/s
|
0.078
m³/s
|
79
l/s
|
0.079
m³/s
|
80
l/s
|
0.08
m³/s
|
81
l/s
|
0.081
m³/s
|
82
l/s
|
0.082
m³/s
|
83
l/s
|
0.083
m³/s
|
84
l/s
|
0.084
m³/s
|
85
l/s
|
0.085
m³/s
|
86
l/s
|
0.086
m³/s
|
87
l/s
|
0.087
m³/s
|
88
l/s
|
0.088
m³/s
|
89
l/s
|
0.089
m³/s
|
90
l/s
|
0.09
m³/s
|
91
l/s
|
0.091
m³/s
|
92
l/s
|
0.092
m³/s
|
93
l/s
|
0.093
m³/s
|
94
l/s
|
0.094
m³/s
|
95
l/s
|
0.095
m³/s
|
96
l/s
|
0.096
m³/s
|
97
l/s
|
0.097
m³/s
|
98
l/s
|
0.098
m³/s
|
99
l/s
|
0.099
m³/s
|
100
l/s
|
0.1
m³/s
|
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