Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Minutes to Centiliters per Millisecond Converter — ft3/min to cL/ms
Convert Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) to Centiliter per Millisecond (cL/ms) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per minutes = 0.0471947443 centiliter per millisecond). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Minutes to Centiliters per Millisecond converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0004719474432 / 0.01.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Minutes to Centiliters per Millisecond
Cubic foot per Minutes and Centiliter per Millisecond 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. Cubic foot per Minutes is most often used for the standard unit for rating hvac airflow, compressed-air equipment output, and fan/blower performance.
Formula
centiliters per millisecond = cubic foot per minutes × 0.04719474432
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0004719474432 base units, and 1 centiliter per millisecond equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per minutes-to-centiliter per millisecond factor of 0.04719474432.
Simple example
1 ft3/min × 0.04719474432 = 0.0471947443 cL/ms
1 cubic foot per minutes = 0.0471947443 centiliters per millisecond.
Real-world example
60 ft3/min × 0.04719474432 = 2.831684659 cL/ms
60 cubic foot per minutes = 2.831684659 centiliters per millisecond.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) | Centiliter per Millisecond (cL/ms) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/min | 0.0047194744 cL/ms |
| 1 ft3/min | 0.0471947443 cL/ms |
| 10 ft3/min | 0.4719474432 cL/ms |
| 60 ft3/min | 2.831684659 cL/ms |
| 100 ft3/min | 4.719474432 cL/ms |
| 1,000 ft3/min | 47.19474432 cL/ms |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter per Millisecond to Cubic foot per Minutes
0.0471947443 cL/ms × 21.18880003 = 0.9999999996 ft3/min
0.0471947443 centiliters per millisecond = 0.9999999996 cubic foot per minutes.
cubic foot per minutes = centiliters per millisecond × 21.1888000329
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter per Millisecond to Cubic foot per Minutes.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Minutes
Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications
Uses of the Cubic foot per Minutes today
- The standard unit for rating HVAC airflow, compressed-air equipment output, and fan/blower performance
Understanding the Centiliter per Millisecond (cL/ms)
Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Minutes — sources
- AMCA / ASHRAE HVAC industry standards — CFM is the conventional unit for airflow ratings in HVAC and industrial air-moving equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters per millisecond are in 1 cubic foot per minutes?
1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0471947443 centiliters per millisecond, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per minutes to centiliter per millisecond?
Multiply the cubic foot per minutes value by 0.04719474432. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter per millisecond back to cubic foot per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter per millisecond equals 21.18880003 cubic foot per minutes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot per minutes?
Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
What is a centiliter per millisecond?
Centiliter per Millisecond (cL/ms) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per minutes to centiliter per millisecond conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per minutes and centiliter per millisecond are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.04719474432 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic foot per minutes still used today?
United States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications
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.