Convert Cubic Foot per Minute to Cubic Meter per Minute

Convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per minute by entering a value below.

1 CFM (cubic feet per minute) = 0.0283167634 m³/min (cubic meters per minute)

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

The cubic foot per minute and cubic meter per minute are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic meter per minute equals 35.314770514 cubic feet per minute. This means to convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per minute, you divide by 35.314770514.

Formula

cubic meters per minute = cubic feet per minute ÷ 35.314770514

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 CFM to cubic meters per minute:

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Convert 5 CFM to cubic meters per minute

We need to convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per minute

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Apply the formula

Since 1 m³/min = 35.314770514 CFM, divide by 35.314770514

5 ÷ 35.314770514 = 0.1415838168

Answer

5 CFM = 0.1415838168 m³/min

Cubic Foot per Minute to Cubic Meter per Minute Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common cubic foot per minute to cubic meter per minute conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) Cubic Meters per Minute (m³/min)
1 CFM 0.0283167634 m³/min
2 CFM 0.0566335267 m³/min
5 CFM 0.1415838168 m³/min
10 CFM 0.2831676337 m³/min
15 CFM 0.4247514505 m³/min
20 CFM 0.5663352673 m³/min
25 CFM 0.7079190842 m³/min
50 CFM 1.4158381683 m³/min
100 CFM 2.8316763366 m³/min

About These Units

Cubic Foot per Minute (CFM)

Cubic feet per minute (CFM) is the US standard for HVAC and ventilation. Bathroom exhaust: 50-100 CFM. Range hood: 200-600 CFM. Central AC: 400 CFM per ton. HVAC rule: 1 CFM per sq ft. One CFM equals 28.3 L/min or 0.472 L/s.

Cubic Meter per Minute (m³/min)

Cubic meters per minute (m³/min) is common for industrial ventilation, air compressors (5-50 m³/min), and HVAC systems. One m³/min equals 16.67 liters per second or 264.2 US gallons per minute. Also written as CMM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per minute?

To convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per minute, divide the value by 35.314770514. For example, 10 CFM = 0.2831676337 m³/min.

How many cubic meters per minute are in 1 cubic foot per minute?

1 cubic foot per minute equals 0.0283167634 cubic meters per minute.

What is the formula for cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per minute?

The formula is: m³/min = CFM ÷ 35.314770514.