Convert Cubic metres per hour to Cubic feet per minute
Convert Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) to Cubic feet per minute (ft³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ft³/min = m³/h × 0.5885777787
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) | Cubic feet per minute (ft³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/h | 0.588578 ft³/min |
| 2 m³/h | 1.17716 ft³/min |
| 5 m³/h | 2.94289 ft³/min |
| 10 m³/h | 5.88578 ft³/min |
| 25 m³/h | 14.7144 ft³/min |
| 50 m³/h | 29.4289 ft³/min |
| 100 m³/h | 58.8578 ft³/min |