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Convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour

Instantly convert Cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr) with our free online calculator.

Formula: ft³/s to m³/hrmultiply by 101.94

Reference Table

Cubic feet per second (ft³/s)Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr)
1101.94
5509.702
101019.4
252548.51
505097.02
10010194

How to Convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour

Formula

To convert Cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr): multiply by 101.94

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Cubic feet per second (ft³/s).
  2. Multiply by 101.94 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr).

Conversion Factor

1 ft³/s = 101.94 m³/hr

Reverse Factor

1 m³/hr = 0.00980965 ft³/s

Worked Example

Convert 25 Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour: 25 ft³/s = 2548.51 m³/hr

About Cubic foot per second (ft³/s)

An imperial flow-rate unit used in US hydrology, river discharge measurement, and large-scale water-supply engineering. Also called "cusec" in water-resources jargon. Typical US river flow-rate reports (USGS streamgages) use cfs. A rainstorm runoff event in a small watershed might reach 100–500 cfs. 1 ft³/s = 7.48 gallons/second ≈ 28.3 L/s.

About Cubic meter per hour (m³/hr)

A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/3,600 m³/s. m³/hr is the standard unit for industrial process flows, HVAC air handling, pump sizing in European specifications, natural-gas metering, and municipal water treatment capacity. European building-code air-exchange requirements and pump curves are almost always expressed in m³/hr.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Cubic foot per second equals 101.94 Cubic meters per hour
  • 1 Cubic meter per hour equals 0.00980965 Cubic feet per second
  • Cubic foot per second is a unit of volumetric flow rate
  • Cubic meter per hour is a unit of volumetric flow rate
  • This conversion is commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering
  • The Cubic foot per second belongs to the imperial system
  • The Cubic meter per hour belongs to the metric system

Common Cubic foot per second to Cubic meter per hour Conversions

Cubic feet per second (ft³/s)Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr)
0.011.0194
0.110.194
0.2525.4851
0.550.9702
1101.94
2203.881
3305.821
5509.702
101019.4
151529.11
202038.81
252548.51
505097.02
757645.54
10010194
25025485.1
50050970.2
1000101940
5000509702
100001019400

Understanding Cubic feet per second

The Cubic foot per second (symbol: ft³/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. An imperial flow-rate unit used in US hydrology, river discharge measurement, and large-scale water-supply engineering. Also called "cusec" in water-resources jargon. Typical US river flow-rate reports (USGS streamgages) use cfs. A rainstorm runoff event in a small watershed might reach 100–500 cfs. 1 ft³/s = 7.48 gallons/second ≈ 28.3 L/s.

It belongs to the imperial measurement system.

Cubic feet per second are commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering.

Understanding Cubic meters per hour

The Cubic meter per hour (symbol: m³/hr) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/3,600 m³/s. m³/hr is the standard unit for industrial process flows, HVAC air handling, pump sizing in European specifications, natural-gas metering, and municipal water treatment capacity. European building-code air-exchange requirements and pump curves are almost always expressed in m³/hr.

It belongs to the metric measurement system.

Cubic meters per hour are commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering.

Why Convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour?

Converting between Cubic feet per second and Cubic meters per hour is a frequent requirement for engineers, scientists, and students working with volumetric flow rate values. Different industries and regions favour different unit systems, so having a dependable conversion tool saves time and prevents errors in technical calculations. Whether you are verifying a specification sheet, cross-checking simulation results, or preparing a report for an international audience, accurate volumetric flow rate conversion is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour?

An imperial flow-rate unit used in US hydrology, river discharge measurement, and large-scale water-supply engineering. To convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour, multiply by 101.94. For example, 25 ft³/s equals 2548.51 m³/hr.

How many Cubic meters per hour are in 1 Cubic foot per second?

There are 101.94 Cubic meters per hour in 1 Cubic foot per second.

How many Cubic feet per second are in 1 Cubic meter per hour?

There are 0.00980965 Cubic feet per second in 1 Cubic meter per hour.

What is the formula for Cubic foot per second to Cubic meter per hour conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 101.94. This means 1 ft³/s = 101.94 m³/hr.

Is a Cubic foot per second bigger than a Cubic meter per hour?

No. One Cubic foot per second is smaller than one Cubic meter per hour because 1 ft³/s equals 101.94 m³/hr, which is greater than 1.

When do you need to convert between Cubic feet per second and Cubic meters per hour?

A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/3,600 m³/s. Cubic foot per second and Cubic meter per hour are both volumetric flow units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.

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