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Volumetric Flux

L/(min·m²)tocm/s

Convert litres per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) (L/(min·m²)) to centimetres per second (volumetric flux) (cm/s).

Factor1 L/(min·m²) = 0.001666667 cm/s

Converter

L/(min·m²)

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1.66667cm/s

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cm/s = L/(min·m²) × 0.001666667

Multiply any value in litres per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) by 0.001666667 to obtain the value in centimetres per second (volumetric flux).

Worked example

Convert 1000 L/(min·m²) to cm/s.

  1. 01Start with 1000 L/(min·m²).
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1000 × 0.001666667 = 1.66667 cm/s.
Result1000 L/(min·m²) = 1.66667 cm/s

Conversion table

L/(min·m²)cm/s
10.0016667
20.0033333
50.0083333
100.016667
200.033333
500.083333
1000.16667
2000.33333
5000.83333
10001.6667

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from L/(min·m²) to cm/s?
1 L/(min·m²) equals 0.001666667 cm/s. To convert, multiply the value in litres per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) by 0.001666667.
How do I convert 1 L/(min·m²) to cm/s?
1 L/(min·m²) = 0.00166667 cm/s. For any value, multiply by 0.001666667.
How do I convert cm/s back to L/(min·m²)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 600. So 1 cm/s = 600 L/(min·m²).
When would I need to convert litre per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) to centimetre per second (volumetric flux)?
Volumetric-flux conversions between L/(min·m²) and cm/s are routine in membrane filtration (RO, UF, MF, NF permeate flux), hydraulic loading specification, water-treatment design, hydrometallurgy and packed-bed column loading, and environmental engineering. LMH (L/m²/h) and gfd (gal/ft²/day) dominate membrane datasheets; m³/m²/h and m³/m²/day cover SI engineering ladders; m/day and cm/s appear as superficial velocity in hydromet and packed-bed work. Volumetric flux is the same physical quantity as superficial velocity (m³/m²/s ≡ m/s) but is kept distinct from the velocity and flow categories because the engineering intent is volumetric throughput per unit area, not bulk motion or total throughput.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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