Volumetric Flow Rate Converter

Volumetric Flow Rate Converter Online

This Volumetric Flow Rate Converter enables you to convert fluid flow rates between a comprehensive range of units, metric, imperial, intuitive, and industrial. Whether you're working in fluid dynamics, irrigation planning, HVAC, pump engineering, environmental science, or agriculture, this tool is your go-to resource for rapid and accurate conversions.

Supported Units

Choose from units per second or per minute:

• Per Second: km³/s, m³/s, dm³/s, cm³/s, mm³/s, in³/s, ft³/s, gal/s (US), gal/s (Imp), L/s, mi³/s, acre-ft/s, bushel/s (US), bushel/s (Imp)
• Per Minute: km³/m, m³/m, dm³/m, cm³/m, mm³/m, in³/m, ft³/m, gal/m (US), gal/m (Imp), L/m, mi³/m, acre-ft/m, bushel/m (US), bushel/m (Imp)

How to Use This Tool

1. Enter the desired numeric value (e.g. 100).
2. Select the source unit (e.g. m³/s).
3. Click the Convert button.
4. View equivalent values across all other supported units instantly.

Conversion Example

Input Value: 100
Convert From: Cubic meters per second (m³/s)

Results:
Cubic meters per second to Cubic kilometers per second    1.0E-7
Cubic meters per second to Cubic meters per second        100
Cubic meters per second to Cubic decimeters per second    100000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic centimetres per second   100000000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic millimeters per second   100000000000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic inches per second        6102373.9998445
Cubic meters per second to Cubic feet per second          3530.9999960417
Cubic meters per second to Gallons per second US liquid   26417.00002213
Cubic meters per second to Gallons per second Imperial    21997.00002274
Cubic meters per second to Liters per second              100000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic miles per second         2.39999999808E-8
Cubic meters per second to Acre-feet per second           8110000.0176798
Cubic meters per second to Bushels per second US          2838.0000038427
Cubic meters per second to Bushels per second Imperial    2749.99999725

Cubic meters per second to Cubic kilometers per minute    5.999999988E-6
Cubic meters per second to Cubic meters per minute        6000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic decimeters per minute    6000000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic centimetres per minute   6000000000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic millimeters per minute   6000000000000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic inches per minute        366142465.01526
Cubic meters per second to Cubic feet per minute          211887.99996976
Cubic meters per second to Gallons per minute US liquid   1585032.000108
Cubic meters per second to Gallons per minute Imperial    1319814.9997365
Cubic meters per second to Liters per minute              6000000
Cubic meters per second to Cubic miles per minute         1.43999999885E-6
Cubic meters per second to Acre-feet per minute           486600.0010608
Cubic meters per second to Bushels per minute US          170265.99994837
Cubic meters per second to Bushels per minute Imperial    164977.00000376

Understanding Volumetric Flow Rate

The volumetric flow rate (Q) is a key concept in fluid mechanics, representing the volume of fluid that passes through a cross-section every unit of time, typically measured in cubic meters per second (m³/s) or liters per minute (L/min).

Why Accurate Conversions Matter

• Pump and Pipeline Design: Convert between L/min and ft³/s for performance comparisons.
• Irrigation Systems: Convert acre‑ft/m to L/s for irrigation control and design.
• HVAC Systems: Convert between gal/min, ft³/min, and m³/s to determine airflow.
• Water Resource Management: Convert river flow in m³/s to acre-ft/s or bushels per second for crop yield predictions.
• Scientific Research: Fluid experiments may involve conversions between mm³/s or cm³/m and larger volumes.

Conversion Formulas & Factors

Below are a few key conversion examples that this tool automates for you:

• 1 m³/s = 1,000 L/s = 60,000 L/min
• 1 m³/s = 3,531 ft³/s = 211,887 ft³/min
• 1 m³/s = 26,417 US gal/s = 1,585,020 US gal/min
• 1 m³/s = 2.838 bushels/s (US) ≈ 170,266 bushels/min
• 1 m³/s = 8,110,000 acre-ft/s = 486,600,000 acre-ft/min
• 1 km³/s = 1×10⁹ m³/s (1 km³ is 1 billion cubic meters)

Common FAQs

What’s the difference between L/min and gal/min? 

Liters per minute (L/min) is metric; Gallons per minute vary depending on US vs Imperial definitions (3.785 L vs 4.546 L). 

How to convert cm³/s to ft³/min?

Use this converter to enter cm³/s and see ft³/min instantly . 

Why use m³/s as a standard? 

It’s the SI base unit for volumetric flow rate, widely used in engineering and science. 

What about agricultural units? 

Acre-feet and bushels are common for irrigation and grain loading calculations.

Industry Use Cases

This converter is helpful for professionals and researchers in:

• Pumps & Turbomachines
• Irrigation & Drainage Design
• Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Fuel Flow in Automotive & Aerospace
• Microfluidics & Lab Equipment
• HVAC & Cooling Systems
• Hydrology & River Flow Measurement

Why Use Our Volumetric Flow Converter?

• Comprehensive unit coverage, including obscure units like acre-ft/s and bushels/s
• Free and 100% online, no login or ads
• Built for speed and cross-device compatibility
• Engineered for exactness, critical for technical and scientific applications

Conclusion

Our Volumetric Flow Rate Converter streamlines complex unit conversions into a single, easy-to-use interface. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, technician, or student, this tool delivers precision and scope. Enter your value above, select your unit, and get instant results, empowering your projects and improving accuracy.