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Formula
1 L/s = 3.6 m³/hr
Unit Relationship
Convert liters per second to cubic meters per hour by dividing L/s by 0.277778.
Worked Example
For 50 L/s: 50 ÷ 0.277778 ≈ 179.9999 m³/hr.
Unit Definitions
L/s: Liters per second measures the volume in liters flowing each second.
m³/hr: Cubic meters per hour measures the volume in cubic meters flowing each hour.
Practical Uses
converting water-system flows to hourly metric units
reviewing HVAC and mechanical-system capacities
comparing pump specifications
translating engineering flow-rate data
Precision and Rounding
This page divides by 0.277778. Displayed results are rounded to four decimal places.
Important Notes
The stored conversion factor is rounded, so a value such as 50 L/s may display very close to, but not mathematically identical to, 180 m³/hr before rounding.
Both units describe volumetric flow.
50 L/s converts to approximately 179.9999 m³/hr using the stored factor.
Quick Reference
L/s
m³/hr
1
3.6
10
36
50
180
100
360
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert L/s to m³/hr?
Divide the L/s value by 0.277778.
How many m³/hr is 50 L/s?
Using this converter, 50 L/s is approximately 179.9999 m³/hr.
Why can the result differ slightly from 180?
The converter preserves its stored rounded conversion factor of 0.277778.