How to convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour
m³/h = CFM × 1.699010796Multiply the value in cubic feet per minute by 1.699010796. To go the other way, multiply by 0.5885777787 (or divide by 1.699010796).
A cubic foot per minute is larger than a cubic meter per hour: one cubic foot per minute contains 1.699010796 cubic meters per hour.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic foot per minute1 CFM × 1.699010796 = 1.699010796 m³/h
- 5 cubic feet per minute5 CFM × 1.699010796 = 8.495053978 m³/h
- 10 cubic feet per minute10 CFM × 1.699010796 = 16.99010796 m³/h
- 20 cubic feet per minute20 CFM × 1.699010796 = 33.98021591 m³/h
- 100 cubic feet per minute100 CFM × 1.699010796 = 169.9010796 m³/h
Cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic feet per minute (CFM) | Cubic meters per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 CFM | 0.16990108 m³/h |
| 0.25 CFM | 0.4247527 m³/h |
| 0.5 CFM | 0.8495054 m³/h |
| 1 CFM | 1.6990108 m³/h |
| 2 CFM | 3.3980216 m³/h |
| 3 CFM | 5.0970324 m³/h |
| 4 CFM | 6.7960432 m³/h |
| 5 CFM | 8.495054 m³/h |
| 6 CFM | 10.194065 m³/h |
| 7 CFM | 11.893076 m³/h |
| 8 CFM | 13.592086 m³/h |
| 9 CFM | 15.291097 m³/h |
| 10 CFM | 16.990108 m³/h |
| Cubic feet per minute (CFM) | Cubic meters per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 12 CFM | 20.38813 m³/h |
| 15 CFM | 25.485162 m³/h |
| 20 CFM | 33.980216 m³/h |
| 25 CFM | 42.47527 m³/h |
| 30 CFM | 50.970324 m³/h |
| 40 CFM | 67.960432 m³/h |
| 50 CFM | 84.95054 m³/h |
| 75 CFM | 127.42581 m³/h |
| 100 CFM | 169.90108 m³/h |
| 250 CFM | 424.7527 m³/h |
| 500 CFM | 849.5054 m³/h |
| 1,000 CFM | 1,699.0108 m³/h |
About the units
Cubic foot per minute (CFM)
The US unit for fan, blower and air-compressor flow; about 1.699 m³/h. One cubic foot per minute equals 0.0004719474432 cubic meters per second (m³/s).
Cubic meter per hour (m³/h)
Common rating unit for pumps and ventilation outside the US. One cubic meter per hour equals 0.0002777777778 cubic meters per second (m³/s).
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters per hour are in one cubic foot per minute?
There are 1.699010796 cubic meters per hour in one cubic foot per minute, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour?
Multiply the number of cubic feet per minute by 1.699010796. For example, 10 CFM × 1.699010796 = 16.99010796 m³/h.
How many cubic feet per minute are in one cubic meter per hour?
One cubic meter per hour equals 0.5885777787 cubic feet per minute. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1.699010796.
What is 10 cubic feet per minute in cubic meters per hour?
10 CFM = 16.99010796 m³/h.
Is this CFM to m³/h converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.