Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute Converter
Quick answer: To convert cubic meters per hour to cubic feet per minute, multiply by 0.5885778. For example, 10 m³/h is 5.885778 CFM. One cubic meter per hour equals 0.5885778 CFM.
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Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute formula and what each symbol means
CFM = m³/h × 0.5885778
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| m³/h | Cubic meter per hour |
| CFM | Cubic foot per minute |
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute examples
1 m³/h
1 m³/h × 0.5885778 = 0.5885778 CFM.
10 m³/h
10 m³/h × 0.5885778 = 5.885778 CFM.
100 m³/h
100 m³/h × 0.5885778 = 58.85778 CFM.
Cubic meters per hour compared with Cubic feet per minute
One CFM is 1.699 times as large as one m³/h, so your number gets smaller when you convert cubic meters per hour to cubic feet per minute and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About cubic meters per hour and cubic feet per minute
Cubic meter per hour (m³/h): Cubic metres per hour, about 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s. Cubic foot per minute (CFM): Cubic feet per minute, about 4.719×10⁻⁴ m³/s.
How to calculate Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute step by step
- Enter the value in m³/h (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.5885778, because 1 m³/h = 0.5885778 CFM.
- The product is the value in CFM. To go back, divide by 0.5885778 or multiply by 1.699011.
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How to read your Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.6 to get cubic feet per minute from cubic meters per hour; this is within 2.0% of the exact factor. Volumetric flow is volume per unit time.
| CUBIC METERS PER HOUR | CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5885778 |
| 2 | 1.177156 |
| 5 | 2.942889 |
| 10 | 5.885778 |
| 20 | 11.77156 |
| 50 | 29.42889 |
| 100 | 58.85778 |
| 1,000 | 588.5778 |
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour: quick table
| CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE | CUBIC METERS PER HOUR |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.699011 |
| 5 | 8.495054 |
| 10 | 16.99011 |
| 25 | 42.47527 |
| 50 | 84.95054 |
| 100 | 169.9011 |
| 250 | 424.7527 |
| 500 | 849.5054 |
Common mistakes when calculating Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute
- Confusing L/min with L/s, which differ by a factor of 60.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from m³/h to CFM multiply by 0.5885778; from CFM to m³/h divide by 0.5885778.
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute FAQ
How many CFM are in 1 m³/h?
1 m³/h equals 0.5885778 CFM.
How many m³/h are in 1 CFM?
1 CFM equals 1.699011 m³/h.
Is 1 m³/h = 0.5885778 CFM an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.5885778). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a cubic foot per minute (CFM)?
Cubic feet per minute, about 4.719×10⁻⁴ m³/s.
How can I estimate cubic meters per hour to cubic feet per minute in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.6 to get cubic feet per minute from cubic meters per hour; this is within 2.0% of the exact factor.
What is 300 m³/h in cubic feet per minute?
300 m³/h = 176.5733 CFM (since 300 × 0.5885778).
What is 12 m³/h in cubic feet per minute?
12 m³/h = 7.062933 CFM (since 12 × 0.5885778).
What is 60 m³/h in cubic feet per minute?
60 m³/h = 35.31467 CFM (since 60 × 0.5885778).
How many decimals should I keep when converting m³/h to CFM?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 5.885778 CFM rounds to 5.89 CFM 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)