Cubic feet per minute to Cubic feet per second conversion

How to convert cubic feet per minute to cubic feet per second?

To convert from cubic feet per minute (CFM) to cubic feet per second (CFS), you can use the following relationship:

$\text{1 minute} = 60 seconds$

So, to convert CFM to CFS, you divide the CFM value by 60. Here’s the conversion for 1 CFM:

$\text{1 CFM} = \frac{1 \text{ cubic foot per minute}}{60 \text{ seconds/minute}}$ $\text{1 CFM} = \frac{1}{60} \text{ cubic feet per second} \approx 0.01667 \text{ cubic feet per second}$

Real-world Examples

1. 10 CFM: $10 \text{ CFM} = \frac{10}{60} \text{ CFS} \approx 0.1667 \text{ CFS}$

2. 100 CFM: $100 \text{ CFM} = \frac{100}{60} \text{ CFS} \approx 1.667 \text{ CFS}$

3. 500 CFM: $500 \text{ CFM} = \frac{500}{60} \text{ CFS} \approx 8.3333 \text{ CFS}$

Real-world Applications

1. HVAC Systems:

   • A typical home HVAC system might operate at around 400 to 700 CFM. For example, if an HVAC system is specified to operate at 500 CFM, this converts to: $500 \text{ CFM} = 8.333 \text{ CFS}$

2. Industrial Fans:

   • Large industrial fans may have flow rates from 5,000 to 25,000 CFM. For example, a fan operating at 10,000 CFM would be: $10,000 \text{ CFM} = \frac{10,000}{60} \text{ CFS} \approx 166.67 \text{ CFS}$

3. Air Purifiers:

   • An air purifier might have a rating of 150 CFM. This would convert to: $150 \text{ CFM} = \frac{150}{60} \text{ CFS} = 2.5 \text{ CFS}$

Using these conversions, you can understand and compare the performance of various systems based on their flow rates in different units.