Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h)	Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s)
1 m³/h	0.0002778 m³/s
2 m³/h	0.0005556 m³/s
5 m³/h	0.001389 m³/s
10 m³/h	0.002778 m³/s
25 m³/h	0.006944 m³/s
50 m³/h	0.01389 m³/s
100 m³/h	0.02778 m³/s
250 m³/h	0.06944 m³/s
500 m³/h	0.1389 m³/s
1000 m³/h	0.2778 m³/s

Convert Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Meters per Second

Convert cubic meters per hour to cubic meters per second (m³/h to m³/s) with our instant calculator. 1 m³/h = 0.000278 m³/s. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Meters per Second (m³/h to m³/s)

1 Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h) is equal to 0.000278 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s). Divide the cubic meter per hour value by 3600

Quick Answer 1 m³/h = 0.000278 m³/s

Formula m³/s = m³/h / 3600

Inverse Factor 1 m³/s = 3600 m³/h

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 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).

About Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s): Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in si base unit (hydroelectric & river discharge). The cubic meter per second (m³/s) serves as the primary reference base unit for the volumetric flow rate domain.

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/s to m³/h) calculator (1 m³/s = 3600 m³/h).

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

Convert 5 Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Meters per Second: Applying the formula (m³/s = m³/h / 3600): starting with 5 m³/h, divide the cubic meter per hour value by 3600 to get 0.0014 m³/s.
Convert 10 Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Meters per Second: Applying the formula (m³/s = m³/h / 3600): starting with 10 m³/h, divide the cubic meter per hour value by 3600 to get 0.0028 m³/s.
Convert 50 Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Meters per Second: Applying the formula (m³/s = m³/h / 3600): starting with 50 m³/h, divide the cubic meter per hour value by 3600 to get 0.0139 m³/s.

Popular Volumetric Flow Rate Conversions

Cubic Feet per Minute ⇄ Liter per Second

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many cubic meters per second are in 1 cubic meter per hour?

There are 0.000278 cubic meters per second (m³/s) in 1 cubic meter per hour (m³/h). Conversely, 1 cubic meter per second equals 3600 cubic meters per hour.

How do you convert cubic meters per hour to cubic meters per second?

To convert cubic meters per hour (m³/h) to cubic meters per second (m³/s), use the formula: m³/s = m³/h / 3600. Divide the cubic meter per hour value by 3600. For example, 10 m³/h equals 0.0028 m³/s.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic meters per second (m³/s) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), use the inverse formula: m³/h = m³/s × 3600. Multiply the cubic meter per second value by 3600 (1 m³/s = 3600 m³/h).

What is the difference between cubic meter per hour (m³/h) and cubic meter per second (m³/s)?

Both cubic meter per hour and cubic meter per second measure volumetric flow rate. 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). Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s) is a unit in the Volumetric Flow Rate measurement category. It is widely used in si base unit (hydroelectric & river discharge). The cubic meter per second (m³/s) serves as the primary reference base unit for the volumetric flow rate domain.

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.