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Convert Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per second

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

Formula: m³/hr to ft³/smultiply by 0.00980965

Reference Table

Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr)Cubic feet per second (ft³/s)
10.00980965
50.0490482
100.0980965
250.245241
500.490482
1000.980965

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

Formula

To convert Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr) to Cubic feet per second (ft³/s): multiply by 0.00980965

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr).
  2. Multiply by 0.00980965 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Cubic feet per second (ft³/s).

Conversion Factor

1 m³/hr = 0.00980965 ft³/s

Reverse Factor

1 ft³/s = 101.94 m³/hr

Worked Example

Convert 25 Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per second: 25 m³/hr = 0.245241 ft³/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.

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.

Quick Facts

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

Common Cubic meter per hour to Cubic foot per second Conversions

Cubic meters per hour (m³/hr)Cubic feet per second (ft³/s)
0.010.0000980965
0.10.000980965
0.250.00245241
0.50.00490482
10.00980965
20.0196193
30.0294289
50.0490482
100.0980965
150.147145
200.196193
250.245241
500.490482
750.735723
1000.980965
2502.45241
5004.90482
10009.80965
500049.0482
1000098.0965

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.

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.

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

Converting between Cubic meters per hour and Cubic feet per second 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 meters per hour to Cubic feet per second?

A metric flow-rate unit equal to 1/3,600 m³/s. To convert Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per second, multiply by 0.00980965. For example, 25 m³/hr equals 0.245241 ft³/s.

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.

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.

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

The formula is: multiply by 0.00980965. This means 1 m³/hr = 0.00980965 ft³/s.

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

Yes. One Cubic meter per hour is larger than one Cubic foot per second because 1 m³/hr equals 0.00980965 ft³/s, which is less than 1.

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

An imperial flow-rate unit used in US hydrology, river discharge measurement, and large-scale water-supply engineering. Cubic meter per hour and Cubic foot per second 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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