Convert Cubic feet per minute to Cubic metres per minute
Convert Cubic feet per minute (ft³/min) to Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/min = ft³/min × 0.02831684659
About Cubic feet per minute
The cubic foot per minute (cfm or ft³/min) equals 0.028316846592/60 ≈ 4.719×10⁻⁴ m³/s, the dominant unit for ventilation, HVAC airflow, and compressed-air system design in the US. ASHRAE ventilation standards, building-code fresh-air requirements, and dust-collector capacity are all stated in cfm. A residential HVAC system moves 800-1 200 cfm; an industrial dust collector handles 2 000-20 000 cfm. 1 cfm ≈ 0.4719 L/s.
About Cubic metres per minute
The cubic metre per minute (m³/min) equals 1/60 m³/s ≈ 1.667×10⁻² m³/s, used in large compressor and blower specifications, tunnel ventilation design, and industrial air-handling. A mine-ventilation fan may move 1 000-5 000 m³/min; an industrial rotary-screw compressor delivers 5-50 m³/min of free air. 1 m³/min = 1 000 L/min ≈ 35.31 ft³/min ≈ 264.2 US gal/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic feet per minute (ft³/min) | Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³/min | 0.0283168 m³/min |
| 2 ft³/min | 0.0566337 m³/min |
| 5 ft³/min | 0.141584 m³/min |
| 10 ft³/min | 0.283168 m³/min |
| 25 ft³/min | 0.707921 m³/min |
| 50 ft³/min | 1.41584 m³/min |
| 100 ft³/min | 2.83168 m³/min |