Cubic Meter per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute Converter
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Unit Description
Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h)
Definition
Cubic meter per hour (m³/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid passing through a given area in one hour. It provides a convenient scale for continuous process measurements and system capacity ratings.
History
The m³/h unit became important with the development of continuous industrial processes and utility systems where hourly flow measurements were more practical than per-second or per-minute rates. It was particularly useful for water supply, gas distribution, and chemical processing.
Current Use
M³/h is extensively used in water supply systems, gas distribution networks, chemical processing, and building services. It's standard for water meter readings, gas flow measurements, pump capacity ratings, and continuous process flow monitoring in industrial applications.
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.
Conversion Table
Cubic Meter per Hour(m³/h) | Cubic Foot per Minute(ft³/min) |
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1 | 0.588578 |
2 | 1.17716 |
3 | 1.76573 |
4 | 2.35431 |
5 | 2.94289 |
6 | 3.53147 |
7 | 4.12004 |
8 | 4.70862 |
9 | 5.2972 |
10 | 5.88578 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Cubic Meter per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³/h = 0.588578 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = m³/h ÷ 1.69901
- Calculation: 1 m³/h ÷ 1.69901 = 0.588578 ft³/min
Convert 10 Cubic Meter per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³/h = 0.588578 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = m³/h ÷ 1.69901
- Calculation: 10 m³/h ÷ 1.69901 = 5.88578 ft³/min
Convert 100 Cubic Meter per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³/h = 0.588578 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = m³/h ÷ 1.69901
- Calculation: 100 m³/h ÷ 1.69901 = 58.8578 ft³/min
Convert 1,000 Cubic Meter per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³/h = 0.588578 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = m³/h ÷ 1.69901
- Calculation: 1,000 m³/h ÷ 1.69901 = 588.578 ft³/min