Cubic foot per minute (CFM) is a unit that measures the flow rate of air and is widely used in various industries, from HVAC systems to automotive engineering. Understanding CFM is crucial for designing efficient ventilation systems, as it determines how much air is circulated within a specific space per minute. But did you know that the origins of measuring air flow date back to the early 20th century? Back then, engineers realized the need for standardized measurements to ensure optimal air quality and comfortable living conditions, which led to the popularization of CFM as a standard metric.
Remarkably, one cubic foot of air at room temperature weighs about 0.0807 pounds. With this knowledge, professionals can precisely calibrate systems to achieve desired airflow rates, maximize energy efficiency, and improve air quality. Whether managing the air systems in skyscrapers, homes, or cars, CFM remains a pivotal unit for ensuring environments stay fresh and healthy.
A cubic decimeter per minute (dm³/min) is a fascinating unit of volumetric flow rate. It represents how much volume—a cubic decimeter or a liter—passes through a given point every minute. This unit often translates fluid dynamics into an easily understandable benchmark, especially when considering everyday items. For instance, a standard faucet might deliver water at a rate of about 5 to 8 dm³/min, which provides a concrete context for this measurement.
Interestingly, cubic decimeters are commonly associated with engines and appliances. Car engines are usually rated in liters, equivalent to the volume they displace, which consequently can also be expressed in cubic decimeters. Thus, understanding flow rates in dm³/min can offer invaluable insight into both domestic and industrial applications, from water supply systems to optimizing the efficiency of engines in vehicles.
Cubic feet per minute | Cubic Decimeters per minute |
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0
ft³/min
|
0
dm³/min
|
10
ft³/min
|
283.16832
dm³/min
|
20
ft³/min
|
566.33664
dm³/min
|
30
ft³/min
|
849.50496
dm³/min
|
40
ft³/min
|
1132.67328
dm³/min
|
50
ft³/min
|
1415.8416
dm³/min
|
60
ft³/min
|
1699.00992
dm³/min
|
70
ft³/min
|
1982.17824
dm³/min
|
80
ft³/min
|
2265.34656
dm³/min
|
90
ft³/min
|
2548.51488
dm³/min
|
100
ft³/min
|
2831.6832
dm³/min
|
110
ft³/min
|
3114.85152
dm³/min
|
120
ft³/min
|
3398.01984
dm³/min
|
130
ft³/min
|
3681.18816
dm³/min
|
140
ft³/min
|
3964.35648
dm³/min
|
150
ft³/min
|
4247.5248
dm³/min
|
160
ft³/min
|
4530.69312
dm³/min
|
170
ft³/min
|
4813.86144
dm³/min
|
180
ft³/min
|
5097.02976
dm³/min
|
190
ft³/min
|
5380.19808
dm³/min
|
200
ft³/min
|
5663.3664
dm³/min
|
210
ft³/min
|
5946.53472
dm³/min
|
220
ft³/min
|
6229.70304
dm³/min
|
230
ft³/min
|
6512.87136
dm³/min
|
240
ft³/min
|
6796.03968
dm³/min
|
250
ft³/min
|
7079.208
dm³/min
|
260
ft³/min
|
7362.37632
dm³/min
|
270
ft³/min
|
7645.54464
dm³/min
|
280
ft³/min
|
7928.71296
dm³/min
|
290
ft³/min
|
8211.88128
dm³/min
|
300
ft³/min
|
8495.0496
dm³/min
|
310
ft³/min
|
8778.21792
dm³/min
|
320
ft³/min
|
9061.38624
dm³/min
|
330
ft³/min
|
9344.55456
dm³/min
|
340
ft³/min
|
9627.72288
dm³/min
|
350
ft³/min
|
9910.8912
dm³/min
|
360
ft³/min
|
10194.05952
dm³/min
|
370
ft³/min
|
10477.22784
dm³/min
|
380
ft³/min
|
10760.39616
dm³/min
|
390
ft³/min
|
11043.56448
dm³/min
|
400
ft³/min
|
11326.7328
dm³/min
|
410
ft³/min
|
11609.90112
dm³/min
|
420
ft³/min
|
11893.06944
dm³/min
|
430
ft³/min
|
12176.23776
dm³/min
|
440
ft³/min
|
12459.40608
dm³/min
|
450
ft³/min
|
12742.5744
dm³/min
|
460
ft³/min
|
13025.74272
dm³/min
|
470
ft³/min
|
13308.91104
dm³/min
|
480
ft³/min
|
13592.07936
dm³/min
|
490
ft³/min
|
13875.24768
dm³/min
|
500
ft³/min
|
14158.416
dm³/min
|
510
ft³/min
|
14441.58432
dm³/min
|
520
ft³/min
|
14724.75264
dm³/min
|
530
ft³/min
|
15007.92096
dm³/min
|
540
ft³/min
|
15291.08928
dm³/min
|
550
ft³/min
|
15574.2576
dm³/min
|
560
ft³/min
|
15857.42592
dm³/min
|
570
ft³/min
|
16140.59424
dm³/min
|
580
ft³/min
|
16423.76256
dm³/min
|
590
ft³/min
|
16706.93088
dm³/min
|
600
ft³/min
|
16990.0992
dm³/min
|
610
ft³/min
|
17273.26752
dm³/min
|
620
ft³/min
|
17556.43584
dm³/min
|
630
ft³/min
|
17839.60416
dm³/min
|
640
ft³/min
|
18122.77248
dm³/min
|
650
ft³/min
|
18405.9408
dm³/min
|
660
ft³/min
|
18689.10912
dm³/min
|
670
ft³/min
|
18972.27744
dm³/min
|
680
ft³/min
|
19255.44576
dm³/min
|
690
ft³/min
|
19538.61408
dm³/min
|
700
ft³/min
|
19821.7824
dm³/min
|
710
ft³/min
|
20104.95072
dm³/min
|
720
ft³/min
|
20388.11904
dm³/min
|
730
ft³/min
|
20671.28736
dm³/min
|
740
ft³/min
|
20954.45568
dm³/min
|
750
ft³/min
|
21237.624
dm³/min
|
760
ft³/min
|
21520.79232
dm³/min
|
770
ft³/min
|
21803.96064
dm³/min
|
780
ft³/min
|
22087.12896
dm³/min
|
790
ft³/min
|
22370.29728
dm³/min
|
800
ft³/min
|
22653.4656
dm³/min
|
810
ft³/min
|
22936.63392
dm³/min
|
820
ft³/min
|
23219.80224
dm³/min
|
830
ft³/min
|
23502.97056
dm³/min
|
840
ft³/min
|
23786.13888
dm³/min
|
850
ft³/min
|
24069.3072
dm³/min
|
860
ft³/min
|
24352.47552
dm³/min
|
870
ft³/min
|
24635.64384
dm³/min
|
880
ft³/min
|
24918.81216
dm³/min
|
890
ft³/min
|
25201.98048
dm³/min
|
900
ft³/min
|
25485.1488
dm³/min
|
910
ft³/min
|
25768.31712
dm³/min
|
920
ft³/min
|
26051.48544
dm³/min
|
930
ft³/min
|
26334.65376
dm³/min
|
940
ft³/min
|
26617.82208
dm³/min
|
950
ft³/min
|
26900.9904
dm³/min
|
960
ft³/min
|
27184.15872
dm³/min
|
970
ft³/min
|
27467.32704
dm³/min
|
980
ft³/min
|
27750.49536
dm³/min
|
990
ft³/min
|
28033.66368
dm³/min
|
1000
ft³/min
|
28316.832
dm³/min
|
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