The cubic meter per minute (m³/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate that offers a fascinating insight into large-scale systems, such as those found in industrial settings. Imagine a system capable of moving a billion liters of water—remarkably, that would require a flow rate of just under 694 m³/min to accomplish within 24 hours. This powerful unit is crucial for industries where rapid and efficient movement of gases or liquids is essential, such as in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, ensuring environments remain comfortably balanced.
Moreover, the concept of measuring flow in cubic meters per minute is crucial for understanding sustainability in processes. By accurately measuring and controlling flow rates, companies can optimize energy usage and reduce waste, directly impacting both economic efficiency and environmental conservation. Understanding this unit is not just about volume—it’s about integrating efficiency into everyday processes.
A cubic foot per second (cfs) is a unit of flow rate that describes the volume of water or other fluids moving past a point every second. It is commonly used in hydrology to measure rivers and streams, providing insight into water availability and flood prediction. To put it in perspective, one cubic foot per second is equivalent to 7.48 gallons per second. Thus, a modest stream might flow at several tens of cfs, while larger rivers, such as the Mississippi, can exceed 500,000 cfs!
Interestingly, this unit has historical significance dating back to the early days of water management, where it played a crucial role in the development of infrastructure for agriculture and urban planning, influencing patterns of settlement and economic development around the world.
Cubic meters per minute | Cubic feet per second |
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0
m³/min
|
0
ft³/s
|
10
m³/min
|
5.88578
ft³/s
|
20
m³/min
|
11.77156
ft³/s
|
30
m³/min
|
17.65734
ft³/s
|
40
m³/min
|
23.54312
ft³/s
|
50
m³/min
|
29.4289
ft³/s
|
60
m³/min
|
35.31468
ft³/s
|
70
m³/min
|
41.20047
ft³/s
|
80
m³/min
|
47.08625
ft³/s
|
90
m³/min
|
52.97203
ft³/s
|
100
m³/min
|
58.85781
ft³/s
|
110
m³/min
|
64.74359
ft³/s
|
120
m³/min
|
70.62937
ft³/s
|
130
m³/min
|
76.51515
ft³/s
|
140
m³/min
|
82.40093
ft³/s
|
150
m³/min
|
88.28671
ft³/s
|
160
m³/min
|
94.17249
ft³/s
|
170
m³/min
|
100.05827
ft³/s
|
180
m³/min
|
105.94405
ft³/s
|
190
m³/min
|
111.82984
ft³/s
|
200
m³/min
|
117.71562
ft³/s
|
210
m³/min
|
123.6014
ft³/s
|
220
m³/min
|
129.48718
ft³/s
|
230
m³/min
|
135.37296
ft³/s
|
240
m³/min
|
141.25874
ft³/s
|
250
m³/min
|
147.14452
ft³/s
|
260
m³/min
|
153.0303
ft³/s
|
270
m³/min
|
158.91608
ft³/s
|
280
m³/min
|
164.80186
ft³/s
|
290
m³/min
|
170.68764
ft³/s
|
300
m³/min
|
176.57342
ft³/s
|
310
m³/min
|
182.45921
ft³/s
|
320
m³/min
|
188.34499
ft³/s
|
330
m³/min
|
194.23077
ft³/s
|
340
m³/min
|
200.11655
ft³/s
|
350
m³/min
|
206.00233
ft³/s
|
360
m³/min
|
211.88811
ft³/s
|
370
m³/min
|
217.77389
ft³/s
|
380
m³/min
|
223.65967
ft³/s
|
390
m³/min
|
229.54545
ft³/s
|
400
m³/min
|
235.43123
ft³/s
|
410
m³/min
|
241.31701
ft³/s
|
420
m³/min
|
247.20279
ft³/s
|
430
m³/min
|
253.08858
ft³/s
|
440
m³/min
|
258.97436
ft³/s
|
450
m³/min
|
264.86014
ft³/s
|
460
m³/min
|
270.74592
ft³/s
|
470
m³/min
|
276.6317
ft³/s
|
480
m³/min
|
282.51748
ft³/s
|
490
m³/min
|
288.40326
ft³/s
|
500
m³/min
|
294.28904
ft³/s
|
510
m³/min
|
300.17482
ft³/s
|
520
m³/min
|
306.0606
ft³/s
|
530
m³/min
|
311.94638
ft³/s
|
540
m³/min
|
317.83216
ft³/s
|
550
m³/min
|
323.71795
ft³/s
|
560
m³/min
|
329.60373
ft³/s
|
570
m³/min
|
335.48951
ft³/s
|
580
m³/min
|
341.37529
ft³/s
|
590
m³/min
|
347.26107
ft³/s
|
600
m³/min
|
353.14685
ft³/s
|
610
m³/min
|
359.03263
ft³/s
|
620
m³/min
|
364.91841
ft³/s
|
630
m³/min
|
370.80419
ft³/s
|
640
m³/min
|
376.68997
ft³/s
|
650
m³/min
|
382.57575
ft³/s
|
660
m³/min
|
388.46153
ft³/s
|
670
m³/min
|
394.34731
ft³/s
|
680
m³/min
|
400.2331
ft³/s
|
690
m³/min
|
406.11888
ft³/s
|
700
m³/min
|
412.00466
ft³/s
|
710
m³/min
|
417.89044
ft³/s
|
720
m³/min
|
423.77622
ft³/s
|
730
m³/min
|
429.662
ft³/s
|
740
m³/min
|
435.54778
ft³/s
|
750
m³/min
|
441.43356
ft³/s
|
760
m³/min
|
447.31934
ft³/s
|
770
m³/min
|
453.20512
ft³/s
|
780
m³/min
|
459.0909
ft³/s
|
790
m³/min
|
464.97668
ft³/s
|
800
m³/min
|
470.86247
ft³/s
|
810
m³/min
|
476.74825
ft³/s
|
820
m³/min
|
482.63403
ft³/s
|
830
m³/min
|
488.51981
ft³/s
|
840
m³/min
|
494.40559
ft³/s
|
850
m³/min
|
500.29137
ft³/s
|
860
m³/min
|
506.17715
ft³/s
|
870
m³/min
|
512.06293
ft³/s
|
880
m³/min
|
517.94871
ft³/s
|
890
m³/min
|
523.83449
ft³/s
|
900
m³/min
|
529.72027
ft³/s
|
910
m³/min
|
535.60605
ft³/s
|
920
m³/min
|
541.49184
ft³/s
|
930
m³/min
|
547.37762
ft³/s
|
940
m³/min
|
553.2634
ft³/s
|
950
m³/min
|
559.14918
ft³/s
|
960
m³/min
|
565.03496
ft³/s
|
970
m³/min
|
570.92074
ft³/s
|
980
m³/min
|
576.80652
ft³/s
|
990
m³/min
|
582.6923
ft³/s
|
1000
m³/min
|
588.57808
ft³/s
|
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