Cubic meters per second (m³/s) is a compelling unit of measurement, primarily used to quantify the flow rate of liquid or gas. Often seen in the context of hydrology, it is crucial for understanding river discharges and the functioning of large-scale water supply systems. For instance, the Amazon River, the largest by discharge volume of water, has an average flow rate of about 209,000 m³/s. This sheer volume of water is equivalent to filling over 83 Olympic-size swimming pools every second!
In engineering, m³/s can determine the capacity of HVAC systems or the ventilation needs in building designs, especially in projects requiring meticulous climate control. Understanding flow rates in m³/s aids in improving efficiency across industries, ensuring resources are utilized effectively, and maintaining ecological balance in natural water bodies.
Cubic meter per hour (m³/h) might seem like just a simple metric unit of flow rate, but it plays a crucial role in various industries, especially in water supply and waste management systems. Understanding this unit can help imagine vast quantities efficiently: one cubic meter equals 1,000 liters, so just one m³/h represents the flow of 1,000 liters in an hour. This means that a single household’s daily water usage could often be entirely represented within a few cubic meters per hour.
Moreover, m³/h is extensively used in HVAC systems where air supply and exhaust rates are critical for maintaining breathable environments in buildings. In industries like oil and gas, it helps to determine the rate of fluid transfer, enhancing accurate forecasting and resource management. This universal metric enables seamless communication and coordination across global projects, underscoring its importance in engineering and environmental monitoring.
Cubic meters per second | Cubic meters per hour |
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0
m³/s
|
0
m³/h
|
1
m³/s
|
3600
m³/h
|
2
m³/s
|
7200
m³/h
|
3
m³/s
|
10800
m³/h
|
4
m³/s
|
14400
m³/h
|
5
m³/s
|
18000
m³/h
|
6
m³/s
|
21600
m³/h
|
7
m³/s
|
25200
m³/h
|
8
m³/s
|
28800
m³/h
|
9
m³/s
|
32400
m³/h
|
10
m³/s
|
36000
m³/h
|
11
m³/s
|
39600
m³/h
|
12
m³/s
|
43200
m³/h
|
13
m³/s
|
46800
m³/h
|
14
m³/s
|
50400
m³/h
|
15
m³/s
|
54000
m³/h
|
16
m³/s
|
57600
m³/h
|
17
m³/s
|
61200
m³/h
|
18
m³/s
|
64800
m³/h
|
19
m³/s
|
68400
m³/h
|
20
m³/s
|
72000
m³/h
|
21
m³/s
|
75600
m³/h
|
22
m³/s
|
79200
m³/h
|
23
m³/s
|
82800
m³/h
|
24
m³/s
|
86400
m³/h
|
25
m³/s
|
90000
m³/h
|
26
m³/s
|
93600
m³/h
|
27
m³/s
|
97200
m³/h
|
28
m³/s
|
100800
m³/h
|
29
m³/s
|
104400
m³/h
|
30
m³/s
|
108000
m³/h
|
31
m³/s
|
111600
m³/h
|
32
m³/s
|
115200
m³/h
|
33
m³/s
|
118800
m³/h
|
34
m³/s
|
122400
m³/h
|
35
m³/s
|
126000
m³/h
|
36
m³/s
|
129600
m³/h
|
37
m³/s
|
133200
m³/h
|
38
m³/s
|
136800
m³/h
|
39
m³/s
|
140400
m³/h
|
40
m³/s
|
144000
m³/h
|
41
m³/s
|
147600
m³/h
|
42
m³/s
|
151200
m³/h
|
43
m³/s
|
154800
m³/h
|
44
m³/s
|
158400
m³/h
|
45
m³/s
|
162000
m³/h
|
46
m³/s
|
165600
m³/h
|
47
m³/s
|
169200
m³/h
|
48
m³/s
|
172800
m³/h
|
49
m³/s
|
176400
m³/h
|
50
m³/s
|
180000
m³/h
|
51
m³/s
|
183600
m³/h
|
52
m³/s
|
187200
m³/h
|
53
m³/s
|
190800
m³/h
|
54
m³/s
|
194400
m³/h
|
55
m³/s
|
198000
m³/h
|
56
m³/s
|
201600
m³/h
|
57
m³/s
|
205200
m³/h
|
58
m³/s
|
208800
m³/h
|
59
m³/s
|
212400
m³/h
|
60
m³/s
|
216000
m³/h
|
61
m³/s
|
219600
m³/h
|
62
m³/s
|
223200
m³/h
|
63
m³/s
|
226800
m³/h
|
64
m³/s
|
230400
m³/h
|
65
m³/s
|
234000
m³/h
|
66
m³/s
|
237600
m³/h
|
67
m³/s
|
241200
m³/h
|
68
m³/s
|
244800
m³/h
|
69
m³/s
|
248400
m³/h
|
70
m³/s
|
252000
m³/h
|
71
m³/s
|
255600
m³/h
|
72
m³/s
|
259200
m³/h
|
73
m³/s
|
262800
m³/h
|
74
m³/s
|
266400
m³/h
|
75
m³/s
|
270000
m³/h
|
76
m³/s
|
273600
m³/h
|
77
m³/s
|
277200
m³/h
|
78
m³/s
|
280800
m³/h
|
79
m³/s
|
284400
m³/h
|
80
m³/s
|
288000
m³/h
|
81
m³/s
|
291600
m³/h
|
82
m³/s
|
295200
m³/h
|
83
m³/s
|
298800
m³/h
|
84
m³/s
|
302400
m³/h
|
85
m³/s
|
306000
m³/h
|
86
m³/s
|
309600
m³/h
|
87
m³/s
|
313200
m³/h
|
88
m³/s
|
316800
m³/h
|
89
m³/s
|
320400
m³/h
|
90
m³/s
|
324000
m³/h
|
91
m³/s
|
327600
m³/h
|
92
m³/s
|
331200
m³/h
|
93
m³/s
|
334800
m³/h
|
94
m³/s
|
338400
m³/h
|
95
m³/s
|
342000
m³/h
|
96
m³/s
|
345600
m³/h
|
97
m³/s
|
349200
m³/h
|
98
m³/s
|
352800
m³/h
|
99
m³/s
|
356400
m³/h
|
100
m³/s
|
360000
m³/h
|
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