Flow RateCubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second

Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second

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Snapshot

1 Cubic Meter per Second equals 35.315 Cubic Feet per Second.

Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on time-normalized rate definitions.
Example: For 0.1 Cubic Meters per Second, the result equals 3.531 Cubic Feet per Second.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

35.315 Cubic Feet per Second (cfs)

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Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: flow-rate
Source unit: cubic_meters_per_second
Target unit: cubic_feet_per_second

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "flow-rate",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "cubic_meters_per_second",
  "to": "cubic_feet_per_second"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "flow-rate",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "cubic_meters_per_second",
    "to": "cubic_feet_per_second",
    "result": {
      "raw": 35.31466672148859,
      "display": "35.315"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/flow-rate/cubic-meters-per-second-to-cubic-feet-per-second/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 35.31466672148859 because 1 m³/s = 1000 L/s and 1 cfs = 28.316846592 L/s.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Cubic Meter per Second = 35.315 Cubic Feet per Second.
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Cubic Meters per Second (m³/s)	Cubic Feet per Second (cfs)
0.1	3.531
1/2	17.657
1	35.315
5	176.573
10	353.147
25	882.867
50	1,765.73
100	3,531.47
1000	35,314.67

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cubic meter per second in cubic feet per second?

1 Cubic Meter per Second equals 35.315 Cubic Feet per Second on this page.

What fixed factor powers this Cubic Meters per Second to Cubic Feet 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 meters per second to cubic feet 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 Meters per Second to Cubic Feet per Second?

Use the mirror Cubic Feet per Second to Cubic Meters per Second route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same flow-rate assumptions.