Popular conversions
2 pairsCubic Meter per Second ↔ Gallons per Minute (GPM)
m³/s ↔ gpm
Cubic Meter per Second ↔ Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
m³/s ↔ cfm
Unit guides
3 unitsDetailed guide to this category
Volumetric flow rate measures how much fluid volume passes through a section per unit of time.
CFM (cubic feet per minute) and GPM (gallons per minute) are the standard practical units in US HVAC and pump industries.
- Physical quantity
- Volumetric flow rate
- SI unit
- Cubic meter per second
- Common practical units
- CFM, GPM
- Typical use
- Ventilation and pump capacity
What is volumetric flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate describes the volume of fluid passing a point per unit of time.
It is used for fan and ventilation capacity (CFM) and pump/irrigation flow (GPM).
Units
| Unit | Symbol | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic Meter per Second | m³/s | View unit guide |
| Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) | cfm | View unit guide |
| Gallons per Minute (GPM) | gpm | View unit guide |
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The definitions and conversion relationships on this page are aligned with standard metrology and SI reference material.