Convert Cubic Meter per Day to Cubic Foot per Second

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

1 m³/day (cubic meters per day) = 0.0004087362 CFS (cubic feet per second)

How to Convert Cubic Meters per Day to Cubic Feet per Second

The cubic meter per day and cubic foot per second are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per second equals 2446.5660397 cubic meters per day. This means to convert cubic meters per day to cubic feet per second, you divide by 2446.5660397.

Formula

cubic feet per second = cubic meters per day ÷ 2446.5660397

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 m³/day to cubic feet per second:

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Convert 5 m³/day to cubic feet per second

We need to convert cubic meters per day to cubic feet per second

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Apply the formula

Since 1 CFS = 2446.5660397 m³/day, divide by 2446.5660397

5 ÷ 2446.5660397 = 0.0020436808

Answer

5 m³/day = 0.0020436808 CFS

Cubic Meter per Day to Cubic Foot per Second Conversion Table

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

Cubic Meters per Day (m³/day) Cubic Feet per Second (CFS)
0.1 m³/day 4.0873615663e-5 CFS
0.5 m³/day 0.0002043681 CFS
1 m³/day 0.0004087362 CFS
2 m³/day 0.0008174723 CFS
5 m³/day 0.0020436808 CFS
10 m³/day 0.0040873616 CFS
25 m³/day 0.0102184039 CFS
50 m³/day 0.0204368078 CFS
100 m³/day 0.0408736157 CFS

About These Units

Cubic Meter per Day (m³/day)

Cubic meters per day (m³/d) measures water treatment plant capacity, municipal water supply, and industrial consumption. Average household: 0.3-0.5 m³/day. Small treatment plant: 1,000-10,000 m³/day. One m³/day equals 264 gallons/day.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert cubic meters per day to cubic feet per second?

To convert cubic meters per day to cubic feet per second, divide the value by 2446.5660397. For example, 10 m³/day = 0.0040873616 CFS.

How many cubic feet per second are in 1 cubic meter per day?

1 cubic meter per day equals 0.0004087362 cubic feet per second.

What is the formula for cubic meters per day to cubic feet per second?

The formula is: CFS = m³/day ÷ 2446.5660397.