Convert m³/h to CFM

Enter the number of cubic meters per hour that you want to convert to cubic feet per minute.

1 m³/h (cubic meters per hour) = 0.5885788023 CFM (cubic feet per minute)

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

The cubic meter per hour and cubic foot per minute are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per minute equals 1.6990078408 cubic meters per hour. This means to convert cubic meters per hour to cubic feet per minute, you divide by 1.6990078408.

Formula

cubic feet per minute = cubic meters per hour ÷ 1.6990078408

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 m³/h to cubic feet per minute:

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Convert 5 m³/h to cubic feet per minute

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

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Apply the formula

Since 1 CFM = 1.6990078408 m³/h, divide by 1.6990078408

5 ÷ 1.6990078408 = 2.9428940114

Answer

5 m³/h = 2.9428940114 CFM

Cubic Meter per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute Conversion Table

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

Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
1 m³/h 0.5885788023 CFM
2 m³/h 1.1771576046 CFM
5 m³/h 2.9428940114 CFM
10 m³/h 5.8857880228 CFM
15 m³/h 8.8286820342 CFM
20 m³/h 11.771576046 CFM
25 m³/h 14.714470057 CFM
50 m³/h 29.428940114 CFM
100 m³/h 58.857880228 CFM

About These Units

Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h)

Cubic meters per hour (m³/h) is standard for HVAC airflow, natural gas meters, water treatment, and industrial processes. Household water meter: 1-3 m³/h. Industrial cooling tower: 1,000+ m³/h. One m³/h equals 4.4 US GPM.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

To convert cubic meters per hour to cubic feet per minute, divide the value by 1.6990078408. For example, 10 m³/h = 5.8857880228 CFM.

How many cubic feet per minute are in 1 cubic meter per hour?

1 cubic meter per hour equals 0.5885788023 cubic feet per minute.

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

The formula is: CFM = m³/h ÷ 1.6990078408.