Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second Converter
Quick answer: To convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per second, multiply by 0.0004719474. For example, 10 CFM is 0.004719474 m³/s. One cubic foot per minute equals 0.0004719474 m³/s.
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Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second formula and what each symbol means
m³/s = CFM × 0.0004719474
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CFM | Cubic foot per minute |
| m³/s | Cubic meter per second |
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second examples
1 CFM
1 CFM × 0.0004719474 = 0.0004719474 m³/s.
10 CFM
10 CFM × 0.0004719474 = 0.004719474 m³/s.
100 CFM
100 CFM × 0.0004719474 = 0.04719474 m³/s.
Cubic feet per minute compared with Cubic meters per second
One m³/s is 2,119 times as large as one CFM, so your number gets smaller when you convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per second and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About cubic feet per minute and cubic meters per second
Cubic foot per minute (CFM): Cubic feet per minute, about 4.719×10⁻⁴ m³/s. Cubic meter per second (m³/s): The SI unit of volumetric flow rate.
How to calculate Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second step by step
- Enter the value in CFM (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.0004719474, because 1 CFM = 0.0004719474 m³/s.
- The product is the value in m³/s. To go back, divide by 0.0004719474 or multiply by 2,118.88.
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How to read your Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.00047 to get cubic meters per second from cubic feet per minute; this is within 0.5% of the exact factor. Volumetric flow is volume per unit time.
| CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE | CUBIC METERS PER SECOND |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0004719474 |
| 2 | 0.0009438949 |
| 5 | 0.002359737 |
| 10 | 0.004719474 |
| 20 | 0.009438949 |
| 50 | 0.02359737 |
| 100 | 0.04719474 |
| 1,000 | 0.4719474 |
Cubic meters per second to Cubic feet per minute: quick table
| CUBIC METERS PER SECOND | CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,118.88 |
| 5 | 10,594.4 |
| 10 | 21,188.8 |
| 25 | 52,972 |
| 50 | 105,944 |
| 100 | 211,888 |
| 250 | 529,720 |
| 500 | 1,059,440 |
Common mistakes when calculating Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second
- Mixing US gallons with imperial gallons: the imperial gallon is about 20% bigger.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from CFM to m³/s multiply by 0.0004719474; from m³/s to CFM divide by 0.0004719474.
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per second FAQ
How many m³/s are in 1 CFM?
1 CFM equals 0.0004719474 m³/s.
How many CFM are in 1 m³/s?
1 m³/s equals 2,118.88 CFM.
Is 1 CFM = 0.0004719474 m³/s an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.0004719474). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a cubic meter per second (m³/s)?
The SI unit of volumetric flow rate.
How can I estimate cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per second in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.00047 to get cubic meters per second from cubic feet per minute; this is within 0.5% of the exact factor.
What is 200 CFM in cubic meters per second?
200 CFM = 0.09438949 m³/s (since 200 × 0.0004719474).
What is 3 CFM in cubic meters per second?
3 CFM = 0.001415842 m³/s (since 3 × 0.0004719474).
What is 30 CFM in cubic meters per second?
30 CFM = 0.01415842 m³/s (since 30 × 0.0004719474).
How many decimals should I keep when converting CFM to m³/s?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.004719474 m³/s rounds to 0.00472 m³/s 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)