Convert Cubic Foot per Second to Cubic Meter per Second
Type the number of cubic feet per second that you wish to convert to cubic meters per second.
How to Convert Cubic Feet per Second to Cubic Meters per Second
The cubic foot per second and cubic meter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic meter per second equals 35.314724828 cubic feet per second. This means to convert cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second, you divide by 35.314724828.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 CFS to cubic meters per second:
We need to convert cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second
Since 1 m³/s = 35.314724828 CFS, divide by 35.314724828
5 ÷ 35.314724828 = 0.141584
5 CFS = 0.141584 m³/s
Cubic Foot per Second to Cubic Meter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common cubic foot per second to cubic meter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) | Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 CFS | 0.0283168 m³/s |
| 2 CFS | 0.0566336 m³/s |
| 5 CFS | 0.141584 m³/s |
| 10 CFS | 0.283168 m³/s |
| 15 CFS | 0.424752 m³/s |
| 20 CFS | 0.566336 m³/s |
| 25 CFS | 0.70792 m³/s |
| 50 CFS | 1.41584 m³/s |
| 100 CFS | 2.83168 m³/s |
About These Units
Cubic Foot per Second (CFS)
Cubic feet per second (CFS or cusec) measures river flow, large pumps, and hydraulic systems. Colorado River: 15,000 CFS average. One CFS equals 448.8 GPM, 28.3 L/s, or 7.48 gallons per second. USGS river gauges report in CFS.
Cubic Meter per Second (m³/s)
Cubic meters per second (m³/s) is the SI unit of volumetric flow rate, also called cumec. Used for rivers (Amazon: 209,000 m³/s), industrial processes, and large pumping stations. One m³/s equals 1,000 liters per second or 15,850 US gallons per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second?
To convert cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second, divide the value by 35.314724828. For example, 10 CFS = 0.283168 m³/s.
How many cubic meters per second are in 1 cubic foot per second?
1 cubic foot per second equals 0.0283168 cubic meters per second.
What is the formula for cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second?
The formula is: m³/s = CFS ÷ 35.314724828.