Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Hour Converter
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Unit Description
Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min)
Definition
Cubic foot per minute (ft³/min or CFM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in cubic feet passing through a given area per minute. It's one of the most common flow rate units in American HVAC and industrial applications.
History
The CFM unit became standard in American HVAC and industrial applications as it provided convenient numerical values for air handling systems, ventilation, and medium-scale industrial processes. It was particularly important in the development of modern air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Current Use
CFM is extensively used in HVAC systems, air compressors, ventilation design, and industrial air handling. It's standard for air conditioner specifications, fan ratings, compressed air systems, and building ventilation requirements in the United States.
Gallon per Hour (gal/h)
Definition
Gallon per hour (gal/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in gallons passing through a given area per hour. It's used for slow, continuous processes and fuel consumption measurements.
History
The gal/h unit became important for measuring fuel consumption, slow continuous processes, and applications where gallon-per-minute measurements would result in small decimal numbers. It was particularly useful in automotive fuel consumption and slow industrial processes.
Current Use
Gal/h is used for fuel consumption measurements, slow continuous processes, chemical dosing, and precision flow applications in the United States. It's found in fuel consumption specifications, chemical feed systems, and continuous process monitoring where slow flow rates are involved.
Conversion Table
Cubic Foot per Minute(ft³/min) | Gallon per Hour(gal/h) |
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1 | 448.831 |
2 | 897.662 |
3 | 1,346.49 |
4 | 1,795.32 |
5 | 2,244.16 |
6 | 2,692.99 |
7 | 3,141.82 |
8 | 3,590.65 |
9 | 4,039.48 |
10 | 4,488.31 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 448.831 gal/h
- Conversion Formula: gal/h = ft³/min × 448.831
- Calculation: 1 ft³/min × 448.831 = 448.831 gal/h
Convert 10 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 448.831 gal/h
- Conversion Formula: gal/h = ft³/min × 448.831
- Calculation: 10 ft³/min × 448.831 = 4,488.31 gal/h
Convert 100 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 448.831 gal/h
- Conversion Formula: gal/h = ft³/min × 448.831
- Calculation: 100 ft³/min × 448.831 = 44,883.1 gal/h
Convert 1,000 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 448.831 gal/h
- Conversion Formula: gal/h = ft³/min × 448.831
- Calculation: 1,000 ft³/min × 448.831 = 448,831 gal/h