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.
The cubic inch per minute (in³/min) may seem like a mundane unit, but it holds importance in various engineering and mechanical applications. This unit measures volumetric flow rate, essentially how much space a fluid occupies as it moves through a system over time. Notably, it’s often used in hydraulic systems to determine the flow of liquids like oil, which is crucial for ensuring machinery operates smoothly and efficiently.
Historically, the cubic inch was a fundamental unit in U.S. manufacturing, particularly in the automotive industry. Engines were once commonly described by their displacement in cubic inches, influencing a cultural appreciation for engine size. These volumetric measurements have paved the way for engineers to design more efficient fluid systems, influencing technologies from simple pump systems to complex aerospace engineering.
Cubic feet per minute | Cubic inches per minute |
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0
ft³/min
|
0
in³/min
|
10
ft³/min
|
17280.07074
in³/min
|
20
ft³/min
|
34560.14149
in³/min
|
30
ft³/min
|
51840.21223
in³/min
|
40
ft³/min
|
69120.28298
in³/min
|
50
ft³/min
|
86400.35372
in³/min
|
60
ft³/min
|
103680.42446
in³/min
|
70
ft³/min
|
120960.49521
in³/min
|
80
ft³/min
|
138240.56595
in³/min
|
90
ft³/min
|
155520.6367
in³/min
|
100
ft³/min
|
172800.70744
in³/min
|
110
ft³/min
|
190080.77818
in³/min
|
120
ft³/min
|
207360.84893
in³/min
|
130
ft³/min
|
224640.91967
in³/min
|
140
ft³/min
|
241920.99042
in³/min
|
150
ft³/min
|
259201.06116
in³/min
|
160
ft³/min
|
276481.13191
in³/min
|
170
ft³/min
|
293761.20265
in³/min
|
180
ft³/min
|
311041.27339
in³/min
|
190
ft³/min
|
328321.34414
in³/min
|
200
ft³/min
|
345601.41488
in³/min
|
210
ft³/min
|
362881.48563
in³/min
|
220
ft³/min
|
380161.55637
in³/min
|
230
ft³/min
|
397441.62711
in³/min
|
240
ft³/min
|
414721.69786
in³/min
|
250
ft³/min
|
432001.7686
in³/min
|
260
ft³/min
|
449281.83935
in³/min
|
270
ft³/min
|
466561.91009
in³/min
|
280
ft³/min
|
483841.98083
in³/min
|
290
ft³/min
|
501122.05158
in³/min
|
300
ft³/min
|
518402.12232
in³/min
|
310
ft³/min
|
535682.19307
in³/min
|
320
ft³/min
|
552962.26381
in³/min
|
330
ft³/min
|
570242.33455
in³/min
|
340
ft³/min
|
587522.4053
in³/min
|
350
ft³/min
|
604802.47604
in³/min
|
360
ft³/min
|
622082.54679
in³/min
|
370
ft³/min
|
639362.61753
in³/min
|
380
ft³/min
|
656642.68827
in³/min
|
390
ft³/min
|
673922.75902
in³/min
|
400
ft³/min
|
691202.82976
in³/min
|
410
ft³/min
|
708482.90051
in³/min
|
420
ft³/min
|
725762.97125
in³/min
|
430
ft³/min
|
743043.042
in³/min
|
440
ft³/min
|
760323.11274
in³/min
|
450
ft³/min
|
777603.18348
in³/min
|
460
ft³/min
|
794883.25423
in³/min
|
470
ft³/min
|
812163.32497
in³/min
|
480
ft³/min
|
829443.39572
in³/min
|
490
ft³/min
|
846723.46646
in³/min
|
500
ft³/min
|
864003.5372
in³/min
|
510
ft³/min
|
881283.60795
in³/min
|
520
ft³/min
|
898563.67869
in³/min
|
530
ft³/min
|
915843.74944
in³/min
|
540
ft³/min
|
933123.82018
in³/min
|
550
ft³/min
|
950403.89092
in³/min
|
560
ft³/min
|
967683.96167
in³/min
|
570
ft³/min
|
984964.03241
in³/min
|
580
ft³/min
|
1002244.10316
in³/min
|
590
ft³/min
|
1019524.1739
in³/min
|
600
ft³/min
|
1036804.24464
in³/min
|
610
ft³/min
|
1054084.31539
in³/min
|
620
ft³/min
|
1071364.38613
in³/min
|
630
ft³/min
|
1088644.45688
in³/min
|
640
ft³/min
|
1105924.52762
in³/min
|
650
ft³/min
|
1123204.59836
in³/min
|
660
ft³/min
|
1140484.66911
in³/min
|
670
ft³/min
|
1157764.73985
in³/min
|
680
ft³/min
|
1175044.8106
in³/min
|
690
ft³/min
|
1192324.88134
in³/min
|
700
ft³/min
|
1209604.95209
in³/min
|
710
ft³/min
|
1226885.02283
in³/min
|
720
ft³/min
|
1244165.09357
in³/min
|
730
ft³/min
|
1261445.16432
in³/min
|
740
ft³/min
|
1278725.23506
in³/min
|
750
ft³/min
|
1296005.30581
in³/min
|
760
ft³/min
|
1313285.37655
in³/min
|
770
ft³/min
|
1330565.44729
in³/min
|
780
ft³/min
|
1347845.51804
in³/min
|
790
ft³/min
|
1365125.58878
in³/min
|
800
ft³/min
|
1382405.65953
in³/min
|
810
ft³/min
|
1399685.73027
in³/min
|
820
ft³/min
|
1416965.80101
in³/min
|
830
ft³/min
|
1434245.87176
in³/min
|
840
ft³/min
|
1451525.9425
in³/min
|
850
ft³/min
|
1468806.01325
in³/min
|
860
ft³/min
|
1486086.08399
in³/min
|
870
ft³/min
|
1503366.15473
in³/min
|
880
ft³/min
|
1520646.22548
in³/min
|
890
ft³/min
|
1537926.29622
in³/min
|
900
ft³/min
|
1555206.36697
in³/min
|
910
ft³/min
|
1572486.43771
in³/min
|
920
ft³/min
|
1589766.50846
in³/min
|
930
ft³/min
|
1607046.5792
in³/min
|
940
ft³/min
|
1624326.64994
in³/min
|
950
ft³/min
|
1641606.72069
in³/min
|
960
ft³/min
|
1658886.79143
in³/min
|
970
ft³/min
|
1676166.86218
in³/min
|
980
ft³/min
|
1693446.93292
in³/min
|
990
ft³/min
|
1710727.00366
in³/min
|
1000
ft³/min
|
1728007.07441
in³/min
|
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