Convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic metres per minute
Convert Cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/min = ft³/s × 1.699010796
About Cubic feet per second
The cubic foot per second (ft³/s or cfs) equals 0.028316846592 m³/s, the primary unit for measuring river discharge and open-channel flow in the United States. The US Geological Survey publishes all streamflow data in cfs; irrigation water rights, flood-control gates, and dam spillway capacities are specified in cfs. The Colorado River at full natural flow is ≈22 000 cfs. 1 cfs = 0.028316846592 m³/s ≈ 28.317 L/s ≈ 448.8 US gpm.
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 second (ft³/s) | Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³/s | 1.69901 m³/min |
| 2 ft³/s | 3.39802 m³/min |
| 5 ft³/s | 8.49505 m³/min |
| 10 ft³/s | 16.9901 m³/min |
| 25 ft³/s | 42.4753 m³/min |
| 50 ft³/s | 84.9505 m³/min |
| 100 ft³/s | 169.901 m³/min |