Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours Converter — ft3/h to m3/h
Convert Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) to Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per hours = 0.0283168466 cubic meter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 7.86579072e-6 / 0.0002777777778.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Hours to Cubic Meter per Hours
Cubic foot per Hours and Cubic Meter per Hours both measure volumetric flow rate — how much volume passes a point over time — used to size pipes and pumps, monitor river or stream discharge, control industrial processes, and set medical infusion rates. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
cubic meter per hours = cubic foot per hours × 0.028316846592
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per hours equals 0.00000786579072 base units, and 1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per hours-to-cubic meter per hours factor of 0.028316846592.
Simple example
1 ft3/h × 0.02831684659 = 0.0283168466 m3/h
1 cubic foot per hours = 0.0283168466 cubic meter per hours.
Real-world example
60 ft3/h × 0.02831684659 = 1.699010796 m3/h
60 cubic foot per hours = 1.699010796 cubic meter per hours.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) | Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/h | 0.0028316847 m3/h |
| 1 ft3/h | 0.0283168466 m3/h |
| 10 ft3/h | 0.2831684659 m3/h |
| 60 ft3/h | 1.699010796 m3/h |
| 100 ft3/h | 2.831684659 m3/h |
| 1,000 ft3/h | 28.31684659 m3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Hours
0.0283168466 m3/h × 35.31466672 = 1 ft3/h
0.0283168466 cubic meter per hours = 1 cubic foot per hours.
cubic foot per hours = cubic meter per hours × 35.3146667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Hours.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Cubic Meter per Hours
Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic meter of volume passing a point every hour — a common scale for equipment and system flow ratings. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US
Uses of the Cubic Meter per Hours today
- HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings
- Industrial pump and system flow specifications
- Building ventilation system design
Cubic Meter per Hours — sources
- ISO 5167 (flow measurement standards) — Cubic meters per hour as a standard industrial flow-rate unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meter per hours are in 1 cubic foot per hours?
1 cubic foot per hours equals 0.0283168466 cubic meter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per hours to cubic meter per hours?
Multiply the cubic foot per hours value by 0.02831684659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours back to cubic foot per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 35.31466672 cubic foot per hours. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot per hours?
Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a cubic meter per hours?
Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic meter of volume passing a point every hour — a common scale for equipment and system flow ratings. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Is the cubic foot per hours to cubic meter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per hours and cubic meter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.02831684659 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between volumetric and mass flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time (for example, liters per second). Mass flow rate measures the mass instead. For a fluid of constant density the two are directly proportional, but for compressible fluids like gases, mass flow is often the more meaningful quantity.