Convert Cubic inches per minute to Cubic metres per hour
Convert Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) to Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/h = in³/min × 0.00098322384
About Cubic inches per minute
The cubic inch per minute (in³/min) equals 1.6387064×10⁻⁵/60 ≈ 2.731×10⁻⁷ m³/s, common in US pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design. Air-tool consumption is rated in SCIM (standard cubic inches per minute); small hydraulic cylinders advancing at 10 in/min with 1 in² bore consume 10 in³/min: exactly 0.163 mL/s. 1 in³/min ≈ 2.731×10⁻⁷ m³/s.
About Cubic metres per hour
The cubic metre per hour (m³/h) equals 1/3600 m³/s ≈ 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s, the dominant volumetric flow unit in European process engineering, HVAC, and water treatment. Pump datasheet curves, heat-exchanger sizing software, and wastewater-treatment design all use m³/h as the standard. A domestic water pump runs at 3-8 m³/h; a municipal WWTP inlet pump handles 500-5 000 m³/h. 1 m³/h ≈ 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s = 1 000 L/h.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) | Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³/min | 0.000983224 m³/h |
| 2 in³/min | 0.00196645 m³/h |
| 5 in³/min | 0.00491612 m³/h |
| 10 in³/min | 0.00983224 m³/h |
| 25 in³/min | 0.0245806 m³/h |
| 50 in³/min | 0.0491612 m³/h |
| 100 in³/min | 0.0983224 m³/h |