Convert Cubic metres per minute to Cubic metres per hour
Convert Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) to Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/h = m³/min × 60
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.
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 metres per minute (m³/min) | Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/min | 60 m³/h |
| 2 m³/min | 120 m³/h |
| 5 m³/min | 300 m³/h |
| 10 m³/min | 600 m³/h |
| 25 m³/min | 1500 m³/h |
| 50 m³/min | 3000 m³/h |
| 100 m³/min | 6000 m³/h |