Cubic Feet per Second to Cubic Meters per Second
Snapshot
1 Cubic Foot per Second equals 0.028317 Cubic Meters per Second. Conversion Encyclopedia uses the same fixed conversion basis across the calculator, common values, and reverse page for this page.
- Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on time-normalized rate definitions.
- Example: For 0.1 Cubic Feet per Second, the result equals 0.002831685 Cubic Meters per Second.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
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0.028317 Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s)
SwitchExplanation
Formula: Cubic Meters per Second = Cubic Feet per Second × 0.028317. Why: the route converts both units through liters per second using the exact cubic-foot definition and the matching time-base scaling.
Cubic Feet per Second (cfs): a larger cubic-foot flow unit used for airflow, drainage, and open-channel or hydraulic flow reporting.
Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s): a large SI volumetric flow unit used for high-capacity process, hydraulic, and infrastructure flow reporting.
This route is useful when translating between SI flow units and gallon- or cubic-foot-based reporting for pumps, piping, ventilation, and plant documentation.
This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through one liters-per-second flow basis with fixed unit-volume definitions and no offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Cubic Feet per Second (cfs) | Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.002831685 |
| 0.5 | 0.014158 |
| 1 | 0.028317 |
| 5 | 0.141584 |
| 10 | 0.283168 |
| 25 | 0.707921 |
| 50 | 1.416 |
| 100 | 2.832 |
| 1,000 | 28.317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 cubic foot per second in cubic meters per second?
1 Cubic Foot per Second equals 0.028317 Cubic Meters per Second on this page.
What fixed factor powers this Cubic Feet per Second to Cubic Meters per Second page?
The factor is derived by normalizing both units through liters per second, then applying the exact cubic-foot definition together with the route's matching time-base scaling.
When would I convert cubic feet per second to cubic meters per second?
This route is useful when translating between SI flow units and gallon- or cubic-foot-based reporting for pumps, piping, ventilation, and plant documentation.
How do I reverse Cubic Feet per Second to Cubic Meters per Second?
Use the mirror Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same flow-rate assumptions.