Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Minutes Converter — m3/h to ft3/min
Convert Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) to Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic meter per hours = 0.5885777787 cubic foot per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Minutes converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0002777777778 / 0.0004719474432.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Minutes
Cubic Meter per Hours 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 Meter per Hours is typically associated with standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US, 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 meter per hours × 0.588577778691
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.000277777777778 base units, and 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0004719474432 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic meter per hours-to-cubic foot per minutes factor of 0.588577778691.
Simple example
1 m3/h × 0.5885777787 = 0.5885777787 ft3/min
1 cubic meter per hours = 0.5885777787 cubic foot per minutes.
Real-world example
60 m3/h × 0.5885777787 = 35.31466672 ft3/min
60 cubic meter per hours = 35.31466672 cubic foot per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) | Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m3/h | 0.0588577779 ft3/min |
| 1 m3/h | 0.5885777787 ft3/min |
| 10 m3/h | 5.885777787 ft3/min |
| 60 m3/h | 35.31466672 ft3/min |
| 100 m3/h | 58.85777787 ft3/min |
| 1,000 m3/h | 588.5777787 ft3/min |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours
0.5885777787 ft3/min × 1.699010796 = 1 m3/h
0.5885777787 cubic foot per minutes = 1 cubic meter per hours.
cubic meter per hours = cubic foot per minutes × 1.69901079552
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Minutes to Cubic Meter per Hours.
Cubic Meter per Hours vs. Cubic foot per Minutes
| Aspect | Cubic Meter per Hours | Cubic foot per Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived flow-rate unit | US customary flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings | The standard unit for rating HVAC airflow, compressed-air equipment output, and fan/blower performance |
| Where it's used | Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US | United States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications |
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
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 Meter per Hours — sources
- ISO 5167 (flow measurement standards) — Cubic meters per hour as a standard industrial flow-rate unit.
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 meter per hours?
1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.5885777787 cubic foot per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours to cubic foot per minutes?
Multiply the cubic meter per hours value by 0.5885777787. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per minutes back to cubic meter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 1.699010796 cubic meter per hours. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
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 meter per hours to cubic foot per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic meter per hours and cubic foot per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.5885777787 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic meter per hours still used today?
Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US
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.