Convert Cubic Foot per Minute to Cubic Meter per Hour
Live bidirectional calculator for Cubic Feet per Minute (ft³/min) and Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) with verified formula and conversion charts.
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How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)
Since 1 Cubic Foot per Minute = 1.699011 Cubic Meters per Hour, multiply the value in Cubic Feet per Minute by 1.699011.
Cubic Foot per Minute to Cubic Meter per Hour Conversion Table
Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.
| Cubic Foot per Minute | Cubic Meter per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³/min | 1.699 m³/h |
| 2 ft³/min | 3.398 m³/h |
| 3 ft³/min | 5.097 m³/h |
| 4 ft³/min | 6.796 m³/h |
| 5 ft³/min | 8.4951 m³/h |
| 6 ft³/min | 10.1941 m³/h |
| 7 ft³/min | 11.8931 m³/h |
| 8 ft³/min | 13.5921 m³/h |
| 9 ft³/min | 15.2911 m³/h |
| 10 ft³/min | 16.9901 m³/h |
| 15 ft³/min | 25.4852 m³/h |
| 20 ft³/min | 33.9802 m³/h |
| 25 ft³/min | 42.4753 m³/h |
| 30 ft³/min | 50.9703 m³/h |
| 40 ft³/min | 67.9604 m³/h |
| 50 ft³/min | 84.9505 m³/h |
| 75 ft³/min | 127.4258 m³/h |
| 100 ft³/min | 169.9011 m³/h |
| Cubic Meter per Hour | Cubic Foot per Minute |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/h | 0.5886 ft³/min |
| 2 m³/h | 1.1772 ft³/min |
| 3 m³/h | 1.7657 ft³/min |
| 4 m³/h | 2.3543 ft³/min |
| 5 m³/h | 2.9429 ft³/min |
| 6 m³/h | 3.5315 ft³/min |
| 7 m³/h | 4.12 ft³/min |
| 8 m³/h | 4.7086 ft³/min |
| 9 m³/h | 5.2972 ft³/min |
| 10 m³/h | 5.8858 ft³/min |
| 15 m³/h | 8.8287 ft³/min |
| 20 m³/h | 11.7716 ft³/min |
| 25 m³/h | 14.7144 ft³/min |
| 30 m³/h | 17.6573 ft³/min |
| 40 m³/h | 23.5431 ft³/min |
| 50 m³/h | 29.4289 ft³/min |
| 75 m³/h | 44.1433 ft³/min |
| 100 m³/h | 58.8578 ft³/min |
About Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min)
An imperial/US customary volumetric flow rate equal to 1/60 cubic foot per second (≈ 4.719474 × 10⁻⁴ m³/s).
History: Dominant North American engineering standard for HVAC air handling and pneumatic air compressor ratings.
Common Uses: Air compressor output capacity (e.g. 5 CFM at 90 psi), computer PC chassis case fans, range hood exhaust fans.
About Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h)
A metric volumetric flow rate unit equal to 1/3,600 m³/s (≈ 0.0002778 m³/s).
History: Primary industrial and municipal standard for commercial fluid and gas flow metering.
Common Uses: HVAC fan ventilation airflows, industrial centrifugal water pumps, natural gas utility meters.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cubic Meters per Hour are in 1 Cubic Foot per Minute?
There are exactly 1.699011 Cubic Meters per Hour in 1 Cubic Foot per Minute (1 ft³/min = 1.699011 m³/h).
What is the formula to convert Cubic Foot per Minute to Cubic Meter per Hour?
The formula is: Cubic Meter per Hour = Cubic Foot per Minute × 1.699011. Since 1 Cubic Foot per Minute = 1.699011 Cubic Meters per Hour, multiply the value in Cubic Feet per Minute by 1.699011.
How do I convert 1 ft³/min to m³/h manually?
To convert 1 ft³/min to m³/h: apply the formula Cubic Meter per Hour = Cubic Foot per Minute × 1.699011. Substituting gives: 1 × 1.699011 = 1.699 m³/h.