The cubic meter per day is an intriguing unit of flow rate often used in water management, engineering, and environmental sciences. This unit describes the volume of fluid that passes through a specified point in a system every day. To put it into perspective, one cubic meter of water is equivalent to 1,000 liters or roughly 264 gallons. Therefore, a flow rate of one cubic meter per day translates to about 41 cups of water per hour!
In large-scale applications, such as municipal water supply systems, this unit helps quantify the vast amounts of water required to sustain urban populations. For example, a medium-sized city might require tens of thousands of cubic meters per day to meet its residents’ needs. Understanding and managing these flow rates is crucial for ensuring efficient resource distribution and conservation.
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.
Cubic meters per day | Cubic feet per minute |
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0
m³/d
|
0
ft³/min
|
1000
m³/d
|
24.52409
ft³/min
|
2000
m³/d
|
49.04817
ft³/min
|
3000
m³/d
|
73.57226
ft³/min
|
4000
m³/d
|
98.09635
ft³/min
|
5000
m³/d
|
122.62043
ft³/min
|
6000
m³/d
|
147.14452
ft³/min
|
7000
m³/d
|
171.66861
ft³/min
|
8000
m³/d
|
196.19269
ft³/min
|
9000
m³/d
|
220.71678
ft³/min
|
10000
m³/d
|
245.24087
ft³/min
|
11000
m³/d
|
269.76495
ft³/min
|
12000
m³/d
|
294.28904
ft³/min
|
13000
m³/d
|
318.81313
ft³/min
|
14000
m³/d
|
343.33721
ft³/min
|
15000
m³/d
|
367.8613
ft³/min
|
16000
m³/d
|
392.38539
ft³/min
|
17000
m³/d
|
416.90947
ft³/min
|
18000
m³/d
|
441.43356
ft³/min
|
19000
m³/d
|
465.95765
ft³/min
|
20000
m³/d
|
490.48174
ft³/min
|
21000
m³/d
|
515.00582
ft³/min
|
22000
m³/d
|
539.52991
ft³/min
|
23000
m³/d
|
564.054
ft³/min
|
24000
m³/d
|
588.57808
ft³/min
|
25000
m³/d
|
613.10217
ft³/min
|
26000
m³/d
|
637.62626
ft³/min
|
27000
m³/d
|
662.15034
ft³/min
|
28000
m³/d
|
686.67443
ft³/min
|
29000
m³/d
|
711.19852
ft³/min
|
30000
m³/d
|
735.7226
ft³/min
|
31000
m³/d
|
760.24669
ft³/min
|
32000
m³/d
|
784.77078
ft³/min
|
33000
m³/d
|
809.29486
ft³/min
|
34000
m³/d
|
833.81895
ft³/min
|
35000
m³/d
|
858.34304
ft³/min
|
36000
m³/d
|
882.86712
ft³/min
|
37000
m³/d
|
907.39121
ft³/min
|
38000
m³/d
|
931.9153
ft³/min
|
39000
m³/d
|
956.43938
ft³/min
|
40000
m³/d
|
980.96347
ft³/min
|
41000
m³/d
|
1005.48756
ft³/min
|
42000
m³/d
|
1030.01164
ft³/min
|
43000
m³/d
|
1054.53573
ft³/min
|
44000
m³/d
|
1079.05982
ft³/min
|
45000
m³/d
|
1103.5839
ft³/min
|
46000
m³/d
|
1128.10799
ft³/min
|
47000
m³/d
|
1152.63208
ft³/min
|
48000
m³/d
|
1177.15616
ft³/min
|
49000
m³/d
|
1201.68025
ft³/min
|
50000
m³/d
|
1226.20434
ft³/min
|
51000
m³/d
|
1250.72842
ft³/min
|
52000
m³/d
|
1275.25251
ft³/min
|
53000
m³/d
|
1299.7766
ft³/min
|
54000
m³/d
|
1324.30068
ft³/min
|
55000
m³/d
|
1348.82477
ft³/min
|
56000
m³/d
|
1373.34886
ft³/min
|
57000
m³/d
|
1397.87294
ft³/min
|
58000
m³/d
|
1422.39703
ft³/min
|
59000
m³/d
|
1446.92112
ft³/min
|
60000
m³/d
|
1471.44521
ft³/min
|
61000
m³/d
|
1495.96929
ft³/min
|
62000
m³/d
|
1520.49338
ft³/min
|
63000
m³/d
|
1545.01747
ft³/min
|
64000
m³/d
|
1569.54155
ft³/min
|
65000
m³/d
|
1594.06564
ft³/min
|
66000
m³/d
|
1618.58973
ft³/min
|
67000
m³/d
|
1643.11381
ft³/min
|
68000
m³/d
|
1667.6379
ft³/min
|
69000
m³/d
|
1692.16199
ft³/min
|
70000
m³/d
|
1716.68607
ft³/min
|
71000
m³/d
|
1741.21016
ft³/min
|
72000
m³/d
|
1765.73425
ft³/min
|
73000
m³/d
|
1790.25833
ft³/min
|
74000
m³/d
|
1814.78242
ft³/min
|
75000
m³/d
|
1839.30651
ft³/min
|
76000
m³/d
|
1863.83059
ft³/min
|
77000
m³/d
|
1888.35468
ft³/min
|
78000
m³/d
|
1912.87877
ft³/min
|
79000
m³/d
|
1937.40285
ft³/min
|
80000
m³/d
|
1961.92694
ft³/min
|
81000
m³/d
|
1986.45103
ft³/min
|
82000
m³/d
|
2010.97511
ft³/min
|
83000
m³/d
|
2035.4992
ft³/min
|
84000
m³/d
|
2060.02329
ft³/min
|
85000
m³/d
|
2084.54737
ft³/min
|
86000
m³/d
|
2109.07146
ft³/min
|
87000
m³/d
|
2133.59555
ft³/min
|
88000
m³/d
|
2158.11963
ft³/min
|
89000
m³/d
|
2182.64372
ft³/min
|
90000
m³/d
|
2207.16781
ft³/min
|
91000
m³/d
|
2231.69189
ft³/min
|
92000
m³/d
|
2256.21598
ft³/min
|
93000
m³/d
|
2280.74007
ft³/min
|
94000
m³/d
|
2305.26415
ft³/min
|
95000
m³/d
|
2329.78824
ft³/min
|
96000
m³/d
|
2354.31233
ft³/min
|
97000
m³/d
|
2378.83641
ft³/min
|
98000
m³/d
|
2403.3605
ft³/min
|
99000
m³/d
|
2427.88459
ft³/min
|
100000
m³/d
|
2452.40868
ft³/min
|
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