Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour
Instantly convert Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h). Free online converter with accurate results.
CFM
Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h)
m³/h
m³/h = CFM × 1.69901
Quick Reference: Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour
| CFM | m³/h |
|---|---|
| 10 | 16.9901 |
| 25 | 42.4753 |
| 50 | 84.9505 |
| 100 | 169.9011 |
| 250 | 424.7527 |
| 500 | 849.5054 |
How to Convert Cubic Feet per Minute to Cubic Meters per Hour
Formula:
m³/h = CFM × 1.69901
Example:
100 CFM = 169.9011 m³/h
- Enter the value in Cubic Feet per Minute you want to convert
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About Cubic Feet per Minute and Cubic Meters per Hour
Cubic feet per minute (CFM) is the standard airflow unit in the US; cubic meters per hour (m³/h) is the equivalent metric unit used in Europe and most of the world. 1 CFM = 1.6990 m³/h.
Common Uses for This Conversion
HVAC system sizing and specification, air compressor selection for industrial applications, ventilation design for buildings, and comparing fan and blower performance data.
💡Did You Know?
A standard household HVAC system for a 2,000 sq ft home typically moves 800–1,200 CFM (1,359–2,039 m³/h) of air.
Frequently Asked Questions
To convert LPM to GPM, multiply by 0.2642. For example, 100 LPM × 0.2642 = 26.42 GPM. To convert GPM back to LPM, multiply by 3.7854. This conversion is commonly used in pump sizing, irrigation design, and comparing US and metric flow specifications.
To convert CFM (cubic feet per minute) to m³/h, multiply by 1.6990. For example, 100 CFM × 1.6990 = 169.90 m³/h. To convert m³/h back to CFM, multiply by 0.5886. This is essential for HVAC engineers comparing US and European system specifications.
These are all flow rate units measuring volume per time. 1 L/s = 60 LPM = 3.6 m³/h. Liters per second (L/s) is the SI base unit. Liters per minute (LPM) is common in medical and small industrial equipment. Cubic meters per hour (m³/h) is standard for large industrial pumps, HVAC systems, and water treatment plants.
In India, pump flow rates are most commonly specified in liters per minute (LPM) or liters per hour (LPH) for domestic and agricultural applications. Cubic meters per hour (m³/h) is used for industrial and water treatment plants. GPM (gallons per minute) appears in some imported pump specifications, requiring conversion to LPM for local use.
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