Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic foot per Minutes Converter — ft3/s to ft3/min
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 60 cubic foot per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic foot per Minutes converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.0004719474432.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic foot per Minutes
Cubic foot per Seconds and Cubic foot per Minutes 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 Seconds is typically associated with united States, while Cubic foot per Minutes is typically associated with united States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications.
Formula
cubic foot per minutes = cubic foot per seconds × 60
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, and 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0004719474432 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-cubic foot per minutes factor of 60.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 60 = 60 ft3/min
1 cubic foot per seconds = 60 cubic foot per minutes.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 60 = 3,600 ft3/min
60 cubic foot per seconds = 3,600 cubic foot per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 6 ft3/min |
| 1 ft3/s | 60 ft3/min |
| 10 ft3/s | 600 ft3/min |
| 60 ft3/s | 3,600 ft3/min |
| 100 ft3/s | 6,000 ft3/min |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 60,000 ft3/min |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds
60 ft3/min × 0.01666666667 = 1 ft3/s
60 cubic foot per minutes = 1 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = cubic foot per minutes × 0.0166666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds.
Cubic foot per Seconds vs. Cubic foot per Minutes
| Aspect | Cubic foot per Seconds | Cubic foot per Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary flow-rate unit | US customary flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations | The standard unit for rating HVAC airflow, compressed-air equipment output, and fan/blower performance |
| Where it's used | United States | United States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications |
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
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
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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 cubic foot per minutes are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 60 cubic foot per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to cubic foot per minutes?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 60. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per minutes back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0166666667 cubic foot per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
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.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to cubic foot per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and cubic foot per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 60 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic foot per seconds still used today?
United States
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.