Cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second converter
Convert cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to cubic meters per second (m³/s). Calculate a value, check the formula and compare common measurements.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
| From | Select the unit or currency in which the entered number is currently expressed. |
| To | Select the unit or currency you need for the answer. |
Understanding your result
The converted value describes the same flow rate quantity in the selected target unit. Display rounding does not add precision to the original measurement.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the source and target units, or overlooking a prefix or case-sensitive symbol.
Check your calculation
- Convert to the target unit and then reverse the direction. Within display rounding, you should recover the original value.
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How do I convert cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second?
Enter the value in cubic feet per second to find the same flow rate quantity in cubic meters per second. The number changes to match the unit; the underlying quantity stays the same. Check the definitions below when a unit has more than one convention.
Common uses
- Compare liquid or gas volume-flow rates.
- Translate a pump or pipe-flow specification into another unit.
How it works
For the displayed direction, 1 ft³/s equals 0.028316846592 m³/s. The engine converts through the shared flow rate base quantity. US and imperial gallons differ. Barrels are US petroleum barrels of 42 US liquid gallons. The multiplier is derived from the two centralized unit factors. Keep full precision until the final result; displayed answers use up to 12 significant digits.
Worked example
10 ft³/s converts to 0.28316846592 m³/s. For the reverse direction, swap the units and enter 0.28316846592 m³/s; the result is approximately 10 ft³/s.
FAQ
How do I convert ft³/s to m³/s?
m³/s = ft³/s × 0.028316846592
Which definition is used?
US and imperial gallons differ. Barrels are US petroleum barrels of 42 US liquid gallons.
Common values
Use “Swap units” above for the reverse conversion. Values below are rounded to six significant digits.
| cubic feet per second | cubic meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0283168 |
| 5 | 0.141584 |
| 10 | 0.283168 |
| 20 | 0.566337 |
| 30 | 0.849505 |
| 50 | 1.41584 |
| 100 | 2.83168 |