Formula
cfm to m³/h conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 cfm = 3.398021591 m³/h.
Unit conversion does not account for compressibility, pressure, or temperature effects on actual fluid volume.
Volume Flow Rate conversion
1 cubic foot per minute (cfm) equals 1.69901079552 cubic meter per hour (m³/h). Enter any value below to convert from cfm to m³/h.
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1 cfm = 1.6990107955 m³/h
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic meter per second m³/s | 0.0004719474 |
| Cubic meter per hour m³/h | 1.6990107955 |
| Liter per second L/s | 0.4719474432 |
| Liter per minute L/min | 28.316846592 |
| US gallon per minute US gpm | 7.4805194805 |
| Imperial gallon per minute imp gpm | 6.228835459 |
| Cubic foot per minute cfm | 1 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 cfm = 3.398021591 m³/h.
Unit conversion does not account for compressibility, pressure, or temperature effects on actual fluid volume.
Quick reference
| Cubic foot per minute (cfm) | Cubic meter per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.016990108 |
| 0.1 | 0.1699010796 |
| 1 | 1.6990107955 |
| 2 | 3.398021591 |
| 5 | 8.4950539776 |
| 10 | 16.9901079552 |
| 25 | 42.475269888 |
| 50 | 84.950539776 |
| 100 | 169.901079552 |
| 1,000 | 1,699.01079552 |
From unit
One cubic foot per minute.
Symbol: cfm
To unit
One cubic meter distributed over one hour.
Symbol: m³/h
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811 and exact volume definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula m³/h = cfm x 1.69901079552. 1 cubic foot per minute (cfm) equals 1.69901079552 cubic meter per hour (m³/h).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.