Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Hours Converter — ft3/s to m3/h
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 101.9406477 cubic meter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Hours converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.0002777777778.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Hours
Cubic foot per Seconds 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 Seconds is typically associated with united States, 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 seconds × 101.940647731
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 meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-cubic meter per hours factor of 101.940647731.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 101.9406477 = 101.9406477 m3/h
1 cubic foot per seconds = 101.9406477 cubic meter per hours.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 101.9406477 = 6,116.438864 m3/h
60 cubic foot per seconds = 6,116.438864 cubic meter per hours.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 10.19406477 m3/h |
| 1 ft3/s | 101.9406477 m3/h |
| 10 ft3/s | 1,019.406477 m3/h |
| 60 ft3/s | 6,116.438864 m3/h |
| 100 ft3/s | 10,194.06477 m3/h |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 101,940.6477 m3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Seconds
101.9406477 m3/h × 0.009809629645 = 0.9999999997 ft3/s
101.9406477 cubic meter per hours = 0.9999999997 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = cubic meter per hours × 0.00980962964486
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Seconds.
Cubic foot per Seconds vs. Cubic Meter per Hours
| Aspect | Cubic foot per Seconds | Cubic Meter per Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary flow-rate unit | metric derived flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations | HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings |
| Where it's used | United States | Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US |
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 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 Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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 seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 101.9406477 cubic meter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to cubic meter per hours?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 101.9406477. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.0098096296 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 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 seconds to cubic meter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and cubic meter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 101.9406477 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.