Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s)	Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
1 m³/s	2118.88 CFM
2 m³/s	4237.76 CFM
5 m³/s	10594.4 CFM
10 m³/s	21188.8 CFM
25 m³/s	52972 CFM
50 m³/s	105944 CFM
100 m³/s	211888 CFM
250 m³/s	529720 CFM
500 m³/s	1059440 CFM
1000 m³/s	2118880 CFM

Convert Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute

Convert cubic meters per second to cubic feet per minute (m³/s to CFM) with our instant calculator. 1 m³/s = 2118.880003 CFM. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute (m³/s to CFM)

1 Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s) is equal to 2118.880003 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM). Multiply the cubic meter per second value by 2118.880003

Quick Answer 1 m³/s = 2118.880003 CFM

Formula CFM = m³/s × 2118.880003

Inverse Factor 1 CFM = 0.000472 m³/s

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 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.

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).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Second (CFM to m³/s) calculator (1 CFM = 0.000472 m³/s).

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

Convert 5 Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = m³/s × 2118.880003): starting with 5 m³/s, multiply the cubic meter per second value by 2118.880003 to get 10594.4 CFM.
Convert 10 Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = m³/s × 2118.880003): starting with 10 m³/s, multiply the cubic meter per second value by 2118.880003 to get 21188.8 CFM.
Convert 50 Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute: Applying the formula (CFM = m³/s × 2118.880003): starting with 50 m³/s, multiply the cubic meter per second value by 2118.880003 to get 105944.0002 CFM.

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 meters per second to cubic feet per minute.

How many cubic feet per minute are in 1 cubic meter per second?

There are 2118.880003 cubic feet per minute (CFM) in 1 cubic meter per second (m³/s). Conversely, 1 cubic feet per minute equals 0.000472 cubic meters per second.

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

To convert cubic meters per second (m³/s) to cubic feet per minute (CFM), use the formula: CFM = m³/s × 2118.880003. Multiply the cubic meter per second value by 2118.880003. For example, 10 m³/s equals 21188.8 CFM.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from cubic feet per minute (CFM) to cubic meters per second (m³/s), use the inverse formula: m³/s = CFM × 0.0004719474432. Multiply the cubic feet per minute value by 0.0004719474432 (1 CFM = 0.000472 m³/s).

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

Both cubic meter per second and cubic feet per minute measure volumetric flow rate. 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. 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).

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.