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Dedicated unit pair
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic metres per second
Convert cfm to m³/s instantly, then review the formula, assumptions, and rounding guidance.
Flow rateInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.0004719474432 ÷ 1. 1 cfm = 0.0005 m³/s
Common examples
One value, several units
Cubic metres per second0.0005 m³/s
Litres per second0.4719 L/s
Litres per minute28.3168 L/min
Cubic metres per hour1.699 m³/h
US gallons per minute7.4805 gpm
Conversion table
| cfm | m³/s |
|---|---|
| 1 cfm | 0.0005 m³/s |
| 2 cfm | 0.0009 m³/s |
| 5 cfm | 0.0024 m³/s |
| 10 cfm | 0.0047 m³/s |
| 25 cfm | 0.0118 m³/s |
| 50 cfm | 0.0236 m³/s |
| 100 cfm | 0.0472 m³/s |
Conversion chart
1 cfm0.0005 m³/s
5 cfm0.0024 m³/s
10 cfm0.0047 m³/s
25 cfm0.0118 m³/s
50 cfm0.0236 m³/s
Worked example
60 litres per minute equals 1 litre per second.
Unit definition
Cubic feet per minute (cfm) One cubic feet per minute equals 0.0004719474432 cubic metre per second.
Unit history
Cubic feet per minute is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert cfm to cubic metre per second.
3. Convert the base value to m³/s and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic metres per second converts a value measured in Cubic feet per minute (cfm) into the equivalent value in Cubic metres per second (m³/s). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.0004719474432 ÷ 1
Assumptions
- Cubic feet per minute and Cubic metres per second represent the same flow rate quantity.
- The input is expressed in cfm; the output is expressed in m³/s.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 cfm = 0.0004719474432 m³/s. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a cfm measurement in a document that expects m³/s.
- Compare a cubic feet per minute value with a value reported in cubic metres per second.
- Check the cfm-to-m³/s arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse cfm with another unit that has a similar name or symbol.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Cubic feet per minute to Cubic metres per second?
result = input × 0.0004719474432 ÷ 1 Using the displayed relationship, 1 cfm equals 0.0004719474432 m³/s.
How many Cubic metres per second are in one Cubic feet per minute?
One Cubic feet per minute is 0.0004719474432 Cubic metres per second. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the cfm to m³/s conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts m³/s back to cfm.
Is the Cubic feet per minute to Cubic metres per second result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.