How to convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per minute
CFM = ft³/s × 60Multiply the value in cubic feet per second by 60. To go the other way, multiply by 0.01666666667 (or divide by 60).
A cubic foot per second is larger than a cubic foot per minute: one cubic foot per second contains 60 cubic feet per minute.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic foot per second1 ft³/s × 60 = 60 CFM
- 5 cubic feet per second5 ft³/s × 60 = 300 CFM
- 10 cubic feet per second10 ft³/s × 60 = 600 CFM
- 20 cubic feet per second20 ft³/s × 60 = 1,200 CFM
- 100 cubic feet per second100 ft³/s × 60 = 6,000 CFM
Cubic feet per second to cubic feet per minute conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic feet per second (ft³/s) | Cubic feet per minute (CFM) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft³/s | 6 CFM |
| 0.25 ft³/s | 15 CFM |
| 0.5 ft³/s | 30 CFM |
| 1 ft³/s | 60 CFM |
| 2 ft³/s | 120 CFM |
| 3 ft³/s | 180 CFM |
| 4 ft³/s | 240 CFM |
| 5 ft³/s | 300 CFM |
| 6 ft³/s | 360 CFM |
| 7 ft³/s | 420 CFM |
| 8 ft³/s | 480 CFM |
| 9 ft³/s | 540 CFM |
| 10 ft³/s | 600 CFM |
| Cubic feet per second (ft³/s) | Cubic feet per minute (CFM) |
|---|---|
| 12 ft³/s | 720 CFM |
| 15 ft³/s | 900 CFM |
| 20 ft³/s | 1,200 CFM |
| 25 ft³/s | 1,500 CFM |
| 30 ft³/s | 1,800 CFM |
| 40 ft³/s | 2,400 CFM |
| 50 ft³/s | 3,000 CFM |
| 75 ft³/s | 4,500 CFM |
| 100 ft³/s | 6,000 CFM |
| 250 ft³/s | 15,000 CFM |
| 500 ft³/s | 30,000 CFM |
| 1,000 ft³/s | 60,000 CFM |
About the units
Cubic foot per second (ft³/s)
The cubic foot per second (ft³/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate in the US customary system. One cubic foot per second equals 0.02831684659 cubic meters per second (m³/s).
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).
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet per minute are in one cubic foot per second?
There are 60 cubic feet per minute in one cubic foot per second, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per minute?
Multiply the number of cubic feet per second by 60. For example, 10 ft³/s × 60 = 600 CFM.
How many cubic feet per second are in one cubic foot per minute?
One cubic foot per minute equals 0.01666666667 cubic feet per second. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 60.
What is 10 cubic feet per second in cubic feet per minute?
10 ft³/s = 600 CFM.
Is this ft³/s to CFM 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.
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