Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Minute 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 Minute (gal/min)
Definition
Gallon per minute (gal/min or GPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in gallons passing through a given area per minute. It's one of the most common flow rate units in American water and fluid systems.
History
The GPM unit became standard in American plumbing, water systems, and fluid handling applications. It provided convenient numerical values for residential and commercial water systems, becoming the primary unit for pump ratings, plumbing design, and water system specifications in the United States.
Current Use
GPM is extensively used in American plumbing, water supply systems, pumps, and fluid handling equipment. It's standard for water pump ratings, plumbing fixture flow rates, irrigation systems, and residential/commercial water system design and specifications.
Conversion Table
Cubic Foot per Minute(ft³/min) | Gallon per Minute(gal/min) |
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1 | 7.48052 |
2 | 14.961 |
3 | 22.4416 |
4 | 29.9221 |
5 | 37.4026 |
6 | 44.8831 |
7 | 52.3636 |
8 | 59.8442 |
9 | 67.3247 |
10 | 74.8052 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 7.48052 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = ft³/min × 7.48052
- Calculation: 1 ft³/min × 7.48052 = 7.48052 gal/min
Convert 10 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 7.48052 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = ft³/min × 7.48052
- Calculation: 10 ft³/min × 7.48052 = 74.8052 gal/min
Convert 100 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 7.48052 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = ft³/min × 7.48052
- Calculation: 100 ft³/min × 7.48052 = 748.052 gal/min
Convert 1,000 Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft³/min = 7.48052 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = ft³/min × 7.48052
- Calculation: 1,000 ft³/min × 7.48052 = 7,480.52 gal/min