Convert Cubic inches per minute to Cubic metres per minute
Convert Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) to Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/min = in³/min × 1.638706400e-5
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 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 inches per minute (in³/min) | Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³/min | 1.639 × 10-5 m³/min |
| 2 in³/min | 3.277 × 10-5 m³/min |
| 5 in³/min | 8.194 × 10-5 m³/min |
| 10 in³/min | 0.000163871 m³/min |
| 25 in³/min | 0.000409677 m³/min |
| 50 in³/min | 0.000819353 m³/min |
| 100 in³/min | 0.00163871 m³/min |