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 unit millilitre per second (mL/s) might seem modest, but it plays a crucial role in various scientific and industrial applications, notably in fields like fluid dynamics and medical technology. For instance, understanding flow rates in mL/s is vital in medicine for intravenous drips and in engineering for calibrating fuel injectors in automobiles, ensuring precise delivery of fluids which is critical for both efficiency and safety.
Interestingly, the intricacies of mL/s are employed in perfumery, where every drop counts. The atomizers used in perfume bottles are often designed to deliver the fragrance in precise millilitres per second, ensuring consistent application and enhancing the longevity of your scent experience. This precise measurement helps maintain the delicate balance of complex fragrance formulations.
Cubic feet per minute | Millilitres per second |
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0
ft³/min
|
0
ml/s
|
10
ft³/min
|
4719.472
ml/s
|
20
ft³/min
|
9438.944
ml/s
|
30
ft³/min
|
14158.416
ml/s
|
40
ft³/min
|
18877.888
ml/s
|
50
ft³/min
|
23597.36
ml/s
|
60
ft³/min
|
28316.832
ml/s
|
70
ft³/min
|
33036.304
ml/s
|
80
ft³/min
|
37755.776
ml/s
|
90
ft³/min
|
42475.248
ml/s
|
100
ft³/min
|
47194.72
ml/s
|
110
ft³/min
|
51914.192
ml/s
|
120
ft³/min
|
56633.664
ml/s
|
130
ft³/min
|
61353.136
ml/s
|
140
ft³/min
|
66072.608
ml/s
|
150
ft³/min
|
70792.08
ml/s
|
160
ft³/min
|
75511.552
ml/s
|
170
ft³/min
|
80231.024
ml/s
|
180
ft³/min
|
84950.496
ml/s
|
190
ft³/min
|
89669.968
ml/s
|
200
ft³/min
|
94389.44
ml/s
|
210
ft³/min
|
99108.912
ml/s
|
220
ft³/min
|
103828.384
ml/s
|
230
ft³/min
|
108547.856
ml/s
|
240
ft³/min
|
113267.328
ml/s
|
250
ft³/min
|
117986.8
ml/s
|
260
ft³/min
|
122706.27199
ml/s
|
270
ft³/min
|
127425.74399
ml/s
|
280
ft³/min
|
132145.21599
ml/s
|
290
ft³/min
|
136864.68799
ml/s
|
300
ft³/min
|
141584.16
ml/s
|
310
ft³/min
|
146303.63199
ml/s
|
320
ft³/min
|
151023.10399
ml/s
|
330
ft³/min
|
155742.57599
ml/s
|
340
ft³/min
|
160462.04799
ml/s
|
350
ft³/min
|
165181.52
ml/s
|
360
ft³/min
|
169900.99199
ml/s
|
370
ft³/min
|
174620.46399
ml/s
|
380
ft³/min
|
179339.93599
ml/s
|
390
ft³/min
|
184059.40799
ml/s
|
400
ft³/min
|
188778.88
ml/s
|
410
ft³/min
|
193498.35199
ml/s
|
420
ft³/min
|
198217.82399
ml/s
|
430
ft³/min
|
202937.29599
ml/s
|
440
ft³/min
|
207656.76799
ml/s
|
450
ft³/min
|
212376.24
ml/s
|
460
ft³/min
|
217095.71199
ml/s
|
470
ft³/min
|
221815.18399
ml/s
|
480
ft³/min
|
226534.65599
ml/s
|
490
ft³/min
|
231254.12799
ml/s
|
500
ft³/min
|
235973.6
ml/s
|
510
ft³/min
|
240693.07199
ml/s
|
520
ft³/min
|
245412.54399
ml/s
|
530
ft³/min
|
250132.01599
ml/s
|
540
ft³/min
|
254851.48799
ml/s
|
550
ft³/min
|
259570.95999
ml/s
|
560
ft³/min
|
264290.43199
ml/s
|
570
ft³/min
|
269009.90399
ml/s
|
580
ft³/min
|
273729.37599
ml/s
|
590
ft³/min
|
278448.84799
ml/s
|
600
ft³/min
|
283168.31999
ml/s
|
610
ft³/min
|
287887.79199
ml/s
|
620
ft³/min
|
292607.26399
ml/s
|
630
ft³/min
|
297326.73599
ml/s
|
640
ft³/min
|
302046.20799
ml/s
|
650
ft³/min
|
306765.67999
ml/s
|
660
ft³/min
|
311485.15199
ml/s
|
670
ft³/min
|
316204.62399
ml/s
|
680
ft³/min
|
320924.09599
ml/s
|
690
ft³/min
|
325643.56799
ml/s
|
700
ft³/min
|
330363.03999
ml/s
|
710
ft³/min
|
335082.51199
ml/s
|
720
ft³/min
|
339801.98399
ml/s
|
730
ft³/min
|
344521.45599
ml/s
|
740
ft³/min
|
349240.92799
ml/s
|
750
ft³/min
|
353960.4
ml/s
|
760
ft³/min
|
358679.87198
ml/s
|
770
ft³/min
|
363399.34398
ml/s
|
780
ft³/min
|
368118.81598
ml/s
|
790
ft³/min
|
372838.28798
ml/s
|
800
ft³/min
|
377557.75998
ml/s
|
810
ft³/min
|
382277.23198
ml/s
|
820
ft³/min
|
386996.70398
ml/s
|
830
ft³/min
|
391716.17598
ml/s
|
840
ft³/min
|
396435.64798
ml/s
|
850
ft³/min
|
401155.11998
ml/s
|
860
ft³/min
|
405874.59198
ml/s
|
870
ft³/min
|
410594.06398
ml/s
|
880
ft³/min
|
415313.53598
ml/s
|
890
ft³/min
|
420033.00798
ml/s
|
900
ft³/min
|
424752.47998
ml/s
|
910
ft³/min
|
429471.95198
ml/s
|
920
ft³/min
|
434191.42398
ml/s
|
930
ft³/min
|
438910.89598
ml/s
|
940
ft³/min
|
443630.36798
ml/s
|
950
ft³/min
|
448349.83998
ml/s
|
960
ft³/min
|
453069.31198
ml/s
|
970
ft³/min
|
457788.78398
ml/s
|
980
ft³/min
|
462508.25598
ml/s
|
990
ft³/min
|
467227.72798
ml/s
|
1000
ft³/min
|
471947.2
ml/s
|
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