Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Hours Converter — m3/s to ft3/h
Convert Cubic Meter per Seconds (m3/s) to Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic meter per seconds = 127,132.8002 cubic foot per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic Meter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Hours converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1 / 7.86579072e-6.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Meter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Hours
Cubic Meter per Seconds and Cubic foot 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 Meter per Seconds is most often used for used by hydrologists and water-resource engineers internationally to report river and reservoir discharge at large scales.
Formula
cubic foot per hours = cubic meter per seconds × 127132.800197
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic meter per seconds equals 1 base unit, and 1 cubic foot per hours equals 0.00000786579072 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic meter per seconds-to-cubic foot per hours factor of 127132.800197.
Simple example
1 m3/s × 127132.8002 = 127,132.8002 ft3/h
1 cubic meter per seconds = 127,132.8002 cubic foot per hours.
Real-world example
60 m3/s × 127132.8002 = 7,627,968.012 ft3/h
60 cubic meter per seconds = 7,627,968.012 cubic foot per hours.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meter per Seconds (m3/s) | Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m3/s | 12,713.28002 ft3/h |
| 1 m3/s | 127,132.8002 ft3/h |
| 10 m3/s | 1,271,328.002 ft3/h |
| 60 m3/s | 7,627,968.012 ft3/h |
| 100 m3/s | 12,713,280.02 ft3/h |
| 1,000 m3/s | 127,132,800.2 ft3/h |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Hours to Cubic Meter per Seconds
1 ft3/h × 0.00000786579072 = 0.0000078658 m3/s
1 cubic foot per hours = 0.0000078658 cubic meter per seconds.
cubic meter per seconds = cubic foot per hours × 0.00000786579072
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Hours to Cubic Meter per Seconds.
Understanding the Cubic Meter per Seconds
Cubic Meter per Seconds (m3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. The SI coherent unit for volumetric flow rate — one cubic meter of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a SI coherent derived unit.
Where it's used: Used internationally in hydrology and large-scale water-resource engineering
Uses of the Cubic Meter per Seconds today
- Used by hydrologists and water-resource engineers internationally to report river and reservoir discharge at large scales
Understanding the Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic Meter per Seconds — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Cubic meter per second as the SI coherent derived unit for volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per hours are in 1 cubic meter per seconds?
1 cubic meter per seconds equals 127,132.8002 cubic foot per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic meter per seconds to cubic foot per hours?
Multiply the cubic meter per seconds value by 127132.8002. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per hours back to cubic meter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per hours equals 0.0000078658 cubic meter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic meter per seconds?
Cubic Meter per Seconds (m3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. The SI coherent unit for volumetric flow rate — one cubic meter of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a SI coherent derived unit.
What is a cubic foot per hours?
Cubic foot per Hours (ft3/h) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic meter per seconds to cubic foot per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic meter per seconds and cubic foot per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 127132.8002 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic meter per seconds still used today?
Used internationally in hydrology and large-scale water-resource engineering
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.