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Volumetric Flux

L/(min·m²)tom/s

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

Factor1 L/(min·m²) = 1.666667e-5 m/s

Converter

L/(min·m²)

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

Result
1.66667m/s

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
m/s = L/(min·m²) × 1.666667e-5

Multiply any value in litres per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) by 1.666667e-5 to obtain the value in metres per second (volumetric flux).

Worked example

Convert 100000 L/(min·m²) to m/s.

  1. 01Start with 100000 L/(min·m²).
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100000 × 1.666667e-5 = 1.66667 m/s.
Result100000 L/(min·m²) = 1.66667 m/s

Conversion table

L/(min·m²)m/s
11.6667e-5
23.3333e-5
58.3333e-5
100.00016667
200.00033333
500.00083333
1000.0016667
2000.0033333
5000.0083333
10000.016667

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from L/(min·m²) to m/s?
1 L/(min·m²) equals 1.666667e-5 m/s. To convert, multiply the value in litres per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) by 1.666667e-5.
How do I convert 1 L/(min·m²) to m/s?
1 L/(min·m²) = 1.66667e-5 m/s. For any value, multiply by 1.666667e-5.
How do I convert m/s back to L/(min·m²)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 60000. So 1 m/s = 60000 L/(min·m²).
When would I need to convert litre per minute per square metre (volumetric flux) to metre per second (volumetric flux)?
Volumetric-flux conversions between L/(min·m²) and m/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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