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Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Feet per Minute

m³/h
Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
CFM

CFM = m³/h × 0.588578

Quick Reference: Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Feet per Minute

m³/hCFM
105.8858
2514.7144
5029.4289
10058.8578
250147.1444
500294.2889

How to Convert Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Feet per Minute

Formula:

CFM = m³/h × 0.588578

Example:

100 m³/h = 58.8578 CFM

  1. Enter the value in Cubic Meters per Hour you want to convert
  2. The result is calculated automatically
  3. Copy your result in Cubic Feet per Minute or continue converting

About Cubic Meters per Hour and Cubic Feet per Minute

Cubic meters per hour (m³/h) is the standard for industrial and HVAC flow in metric countries; cubic feet per minute (CFM) is used in the US. 1 m³/h = 0.5886 CFM.

Common Uses for This Conversion

Procuring US-made HVAC equipment for metric projects, translating European fan specifications for US installation, industrial ventilation engineering, and comparing international equipment bids.

💡Did You Know?

Industrial centrifugal fans for large buildings can move 10,000–100,000 m³/h (5,886–58,858 CFM). The unit preference often reveals equipment origin.

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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