Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)	Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h)
1 CFM	1.699 m³/h
2 CFM	3.398 m³/h
5 CFM	8.4951 m³/h
10 CFM	16.9901 m³/h
25 CFM	42.4753 m³/h
50 CFM	84.9505 m³/h
100 CFM	169.9011 m³/h
250 CFM	424.7527 m³/h
500 CFM	849.5054 m³/h
1000 CFM	1699.01 m³/h

Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour

Convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour (CFM to m³/h) with our instant calculator. 1 CFM = 1.699011 m³/h. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour (CFM to m³/h)

1 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is equal to 1.699011 Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h). Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 1.699010796

Quick Answer 1 CFM = 1.699011 m³/h

Formula m³/h = CFM × 1.699010796

Inverse Factor 1 m³/h = 0.588578 CFM

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The standard SI unit of volumetric flow rate is cubic meters per second (m³/s), representing the volume of fluid that passes through a given cross-sectional area per second.

About Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM): Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in hvac airflow & pc cooling fans. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 CFM equals 0.000472 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

About Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h): Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in industrial ventilation & pumps. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 m³/h equals 0.000278 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Feet per Minute (m³/h to CFM) calculator (1 m³/h = 0.588578 CFM).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (CFM to m³/h)

Convert 5 Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour: Applying the formula (m³/h = CFM × 1.699010796): starting with 5 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 1.699010796 to get 8.4951 m³/h.
Convert 10 Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour: Applying the formula (m³/h = CFM × 1.699010796): starting with 10 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 1.699010796 to get 16.9901 m³/h.
Convert 50 Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour: Applying the formula (m³/h = CFM × 1.699010796): starting with 50 CFM, multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 1.699010796 to get 84.9505 m³/h.

Popular Volumetric Flow Rate Conversions

Cubic Feet per Minute ⇄ Liter per Second

Multiply CFM by ~0.471947 to calculate airflow in liters per second (L/s).

Liter per Second ⇄ Cubic Feet per Minute

Multiply liters per second by ~2.11888 to calculate airflow in CFM.

US Gallon per Minute ⇄ Liter per Minute

Multiply US GPM by ~3.78541 to calculate flow in liters per minute (L/min).

Cubic Meter per Hour ⇄ Cubic Feet per Minute

Multiply cubic meters per hour by ~0.588578 to calculate airflow in CFM.

Cubic Feet per Minute ⇄ Cubic Meter per Hour

Multiply CFM by ~1.69901 to convert to cubic meters per hour (m³/h).

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour.

How many cubic meters per hour are in 1 cubic feet per minute?

There are 1.699011 cubic meters per hour (m³/h) in 1 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Conversely, 1 cubic meter per hour equals 0.588578 cubic feet per minute.

How do you convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour?

To convert cubic feet per minute (CFM) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), use the formula: m³/h = CFM × 1.699010796. Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 1.699010796. For example, 10 CFM equals 16.9901 m³/h.

How do I convert back from cubic meters per hour to cubic feet per minute?

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic meters per hour (m³/h) to cubic feet per minute (CFM), use the inverse formula: CFM = m³/h × 0.5885777787. Multiply the cubic meter per hour value by 0.5885777787 (1 m³/h = 0.588578 CFM).

What is the difference between cubic feet per minute (CFM) and cubic meter per hour (m³/h)?

Both cubic feet per minute and cubic meter per hour measure volumetric flow rate. Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in hvac airflow & pc cooling fans. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 CFM equals 0.000472 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s). Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in industrial ventilation & pumps. Relative to the volumetric flow rate base unit, 1 m³/h equals 0.000278 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s).

How do you convert CFM to liters per second (L/s)?

Multiply the CFM value by 0.471947. For example, a 100 CFM ventilation fan moves approximately 47.19 L/s of air.