Volumetric Flux
m/daytoL/m²/day
Convert metres per day (volumetric flux) (m/day) to litres per square metre per day (L/m²/day).
Factor1 m/day = 1000 L/m²/day
Converter
m/day
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
L/m²/day
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
L/m²/day = m/day × 1000
Multiply any value in metres per day (volumetric flux) by 1000 to obtain the value in litres per square metre per day.
Worked example
Convert 1 m/day to L/m²/day.
- 01Start with 1 m/day.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 L/m²/day.
Result1 m/day = 1000 L/m²/day
Conversion table
| m/day | L/m²/day |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from m/day to L/m²/day?
1 m/day equals 1000 L/m²/day. To convert, multiply the value in metres per day (volumetric flux) by 1000.
How do I convert 1 m/day to L/m²/day?
1 m/day = 1000 L/m²/day. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert L/m²/day back to m/day?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 L/m²/day = 0.001 m/day.
When would I need to convert metre per day (volumetric flux) to litre per square metre per day?
Volumetric-flux conversions between m/day and L/m²/day 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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