Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour Converter
Quick answer: To convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour, multiply by 1.699011. For example, 10 CFM is 16.99011 m³/h. One cubic foot per minute equals 1.699011 m³/h.
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Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour formula and what each symbol means
m³/h = CFM × 1.699011
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CFM | Cubic foot per minute |
| m³/h | Cubic meter per hour |
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour examples
1 CFM
1 CFM × 1.699011 = 1.699011 m³/h.
10 CFM
10 CFM × 1.699011 = 16.99011 m³/h.
100 CFM
100 CFM × 1.699011 = 169.9011 m³/h.
Cubic feet per minute compared with Cubic meters per hour
One CFM is 1.699 times as large as one m³/h, so your number gets bigger when you convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About cubic feet per minute and cubic meters per hour
Cubic foot per minute (CFM): Cubic feet per minute, about 4.719×10⁻⁴ m³/s. Cubic meter per hour (m³/h): Cubic metres per hour, about 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s.
How to calculate Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour step by step
- Enter the value in CFM (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 1.699011, because 1 CFM = 1.699011 m³/h.
- The product is the value in m³/h. To go back, divide by 1.699011 or multiply by 0.5885778.
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How to read your Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 1.7 to get cubic meters per hour from cubic feet per minute; this is within 0.1% of the exact factor. The SI unit is cubic metre per second.
| CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE | CUBIC METERS PER HOUR |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.699011 |
| 2 | 3.398022 |
| 5 | 8.495054 |
| 10 | 16.99011 |
| 20 | 33.98022 |
| 50 | 84.95054 |
| 100 | 169.9011 |
| 1,000 | 1,699.011 |
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute: quick table
| CUBIC METERS PER HOUR | CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5885778 |
| 5 | 2.942889 |
| 10 | 5.885778 |
| 25 | 14.71444 |
| 50 | 29.42889 |
| 100 | 58.85778 |
| 250 | 147.1444 |
| 500 | 294.2889 |
Common mistakes when calculating Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour
- Confusing L/min with L/s, which differ by a factor of 60.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from CFM to m³/h multiply by 1.699011; from m³/h to CFM divide by 1.699011.
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour FAQ
How many m³/h are in 1 CFM?
1 CFM equals 1.699011 m³/h.
How many CFM are in 1 m³/h?
1 m³/h equals 0.5885778 CFM.
Is 1 CFM = 1.699011 m³/h an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (1.699011). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a cubic meter per hour (m³/h)?
Cubic metres per hour, about 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s.
How can I estimate cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 1.7 to get cubic meters per hour from cubic feet per minute; this is within 0.1% of the exact factor.
What is 60 CFM in cubic meters per hour?
60 CFM = 101.9406 m³/h (since 60 × 1.699011).
What is 250 CFM in cubic meters per hour?
250 CFM = 424.7527 m³/h (since 250 × 1.699011).
What is 7 CFM in cubic meters per hour?
7 CFM = 11.89308 m³/h (since 7 × 1.699011).
How many decimals should I keep when converting CFM to m³/h?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 16.99011 m³/h rounds to 17 m³/h at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)