Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours Converter — ft3/min to m3/h
Convert Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) to Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per minutes = 1.699010796 cubic meter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0004719474432 / 0.0002777777778.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours
Cubic foot per Minutes 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. Cubic foot per Minutes is typically associated with united States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications, while Cubic Meter per Hours is typically associated with standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US.
Formula
cubic meter per hours = cubic foot per minutes × 1.69901079552
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 cubic meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per minutes-to-cubic meter per hours factor of 1.69901079552.
Simple example
1 ft3/min × 1.699010796 = 1.699010796 m3/h
1 cubic foot per minutes = 1.699010796 cubic meter per hours.
Real-world example
60 ft3/min × 1.699010796 = 101.9406477 m3/h
60 cubic foot per minutes = 101.9406477 cubic meter per hours.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) | Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/min | 0.1699010796 m3/h |
| 1 ft3/min | 1.699010796 m3/h |
| 10 ft3/min | 16.99010796 m3/h |
| 60 ft3/min | 101.9406477 m3/h |
| 100 ft3/min | 169.9010796 m3/h |
| 1,000 ft3/min | 1,699.010796 m3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Minutes
1.699010796 m3/h × 0.5885777787 = 1 ft3/min
1.699010796 cubic meter per hours = 1 cubic foot per minutes.
cubic foot per minutes = cubic meter per hours × 0.588577778691
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Minutes.
Cubic foot per Minutes vs. Cubic Meter per Hours
| Aspect | Cubic foot per Minutes | Cubic Meter per Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary flow-rate unit | metric derived flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | The standard unit for rating HVAC airflow, compressed-air equipment output, and fan/blower performance | HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings |
| Where it's used | United States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications | Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US |
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 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 foot per Minutes — sources
- AMCA / ASHRAE HVAC industry standards — CFM is the conventional unit for airflow ratings in HVAC and industrial air-moving equipment.
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 minutes?
1 cubic foot per minutes equals 1.699010796 cubic meter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per minutes to cubic meter per hours?
Multiply the cubic foot per minutes value by 1.699010796. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours back to cubic foot per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.5885777787 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 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 minutes to cubic meter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per minutes and cubic meter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.699010796 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.