CFM to m³/min Calculator
Convert CFM to cubic meters per minute.
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Results
- Flow rate
- 14.158 m3/min
- Per hour (m3/h)
- 849.5
- Per second (L/s)
- 236
Quick answer
To convert CFM to cubic meters per minute, multiply by 0.0283168, the number of cubic meters in a cubic foot.
m3/min = CFM x 0.0283168
How to use the CFM to m³/min Calculator
- 1Enter the airflow in cubic feet per minute.
- 2Multiply by 0.0283168 to convert to cubic meters per minute.
- 3Multiply by 60 more if you need cubic meters per hour instead.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Flow rate500 CFM
Results
- Flow rate14.158 m3/min
- Per hour (m3/h)849.5
- Per second (L/s)236
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from CMM?
m3/min and CMM are the same unit — just different abbreviations used in different regions.
What about liters per second?
Multiply m3/min by 1000 and divide by 60 to get L/s, a common metric HVAC fan rating unit.
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