Convert Cubic yards per minute to Cubic metres per hour
Convert Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) to Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/h = yd³/min × 45.87329148
About Cubic yards per minute
The cubic yard per minute (yd³/min) equals 0.764554857984/60 ≈ 0.012743 m³/s, used in ready-mix concrete delivery rates (a concrete truck discharges 8-10 yd³ in about 10 min = 0.8-1 yd³/min) and dredge pump throughput in US harbour projects. 1 yd³/min ≈ 0.012743 m³/s = 12.74 L/s ≈ 200.0 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 yards per minute (yd³/min) | Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³/min | 45.8733 m³/h |
| 2 yd³/min | 91.7466 m³/h |
| 5 yd³/min | 229.366 m³/h |
| 10 yd³/min | 458.733 m³/h |
| 25 yd³/min | 1146.83 m³/h |
| 50 yd³/min | 2293.66 m³/h |
| 100 yd³/min | 4587.33 m³/h |