Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Seconds Converter — m3/h to ft3/s
Convert Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) to Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic meter per hours = 0.0098096296 cubic foot per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Cubic Meter per Hours to Cubic foot per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0002777777778 / 0.02831684659.
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 Seconds
Cubic Meter per Hours and Cubic foot per Seconds 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 Seconds is typically associated with united States.
Formula
cubic foot per seconds = cubic meter per hours × 0.00980962964486
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 seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic meter per hours-to-cubic foot per seconds factor of 0.00980962964486.
Simple example
1 m3/h × 0.009809629645 = 0.0098096296 ft3/s
1 cubic meter per hours = 0.0098096296 cubic foot per seconds.
Real-world example
60 m3/h × 0.009809629645 = 0.5885777787 ft3/s
60 cubic meter per hours = 0.5885777787 cubic foot per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meter per Hours (m3/h) | Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m3/h | 0.000980963 ft3/s |
| 1 m3/h | 0.0098096296 ft3/s |
| 10 m3/h | 0.0980962965 ft3/s |
| 60 m3/h | 0.5885777787 ft3/s |
| 100 m3/h | 0.9809629645 ft3/s |
| 1,000 m3/h | 9.809629645 ft3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Hours
0.0098096296 ft3/s × 101.9406477 = 0.9999999954 m3/h
0.0098096296 cubic foot per seconds = 0.9999999954 cubic meter per hours.
cubic meter per hours = cubic foot per seconds × 101.940647731
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic Meter per Hours.
Cubic Meter per Hours vs. Cubic foot per Seconds
| Aspect | Cubic Meter per Hours | Cubic foot per Seconds |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived flow-rate unit | US customary flow-rate unit |
| Typical use | HVAC equipment airflow and liquid-flow ratings | The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations |
| Where it's used | Standard flow-rate unit for HVAC and industrial equipment ratings internationally, outside the US | United States |
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 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
Cubic Meter per Hours — sources
- ISO 5167 (flow measurement standards) — Cubic meters per hour as a standard industrial flow-rate unit.
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per seconds are in 1 cubic meter per hours?
1 cubic meter per hours equals 0.0098096296 cubic foot per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic meter per hours to cubic foot per seconds?
Multiply the cubic meter per hours value by 0.009809629645. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds back to cubic meter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 101.9406477 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 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.
Is the cubic meter per hours to cubic foot per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic meter per hours and cubic foot per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.009809629645 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.