Cubic meters per hour (m3/h) to Cubic meters per minute (m3/min) conversion

Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per minute conversion table

Cubic meters per hour (m3/h)Cubic meters per minute (m3/min)
00
10.01666666666667
20.03333333333333
30.05
40.06666666666667
50.08333333333333
60.1
70.1166666666667
80.1333333333333
90.15
100.1666666666667
200.3333333333333
300.5
400.6666666666667
500.8333333333333
601
701.1666666666667
801.3333333333333
901.5
1001.6666666666667
100016.666666666667

How to convert cubic meters per hour to cubic meters per minute?

To convert cubic meters per hour (m³/h) to cubic meters per minute (m³/min), you need to understand the relationship between hours and minutes. There are 60 minutes in an hour. Therefore, to convert from cubic meters per hour to cubic meters per minute, you divide the flow rate by 60.

Here's the formula: Cubic meters per minute (m³/min)=Cubic meters per hour (m³/h)60\text{Cubic meters per minute (m³/min)} = \frac{\text{Cubic meters per hour (m³/h)}}{60}

So for 1 cubic meter per hour: 1 m³/h=160 m³/min0.01667 m³/min1 \text{ m³/h} = \frac{1}{60} \text{ m³/min} \approx 0.01667 \text{ m³/min}

Real-World Examples

  1. Residential Water Usage:

    • Example: A household water usage might be around 1 cubic meter per hour. 1 m³/h0.01667 m³/min1 \text{ m³/h} \approx 0.01667 \text{ m³/min}
    • This is roughly equivalent to 16.67 liters per minute.
  2. Industrial Water Pumps:

    • Example: An industrial water pump might have a flow rate of 600 cubic meters per hour. 600 m³/h=60060 m³/min=10 m³/min600 \text{ m³/h} = \frac{600}{60} \text{ m³/min} = 10 \text{ m³/min}
    • This means the pump delivers 10 cubic meters of water every minute.
  3. HVAC Systems:

    • Example: An HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system in a large building might have an air flow rate of 300 cubic meters per hour. 300 m³/h=30060 m³/min=5 m³/min300 \text{ m³/h} = \frac{300}{60} \text{ m³/min} = 5 \text{ m³/min}
    • The system moves 5 cubic meters of air every minute.
  4. Irrigation Systems:

    • Example: An agricultural irrigation system might have a flow rate of 60 cubic meters per hour. 60 m³/h=6060 m³/min=1 m³/min60 \text{ m³/h} = \frac{60}{60} \text{ m³/min} = 1 \text{ m³/min}
    • The system distributes 1 cubic meter of water per minute to the fields.
  5. Water Treatment Plants:

    • Example: A water treatment plant may process 1,200 cubic meters per hour. 1,200 m³/h=1,20060 m³/min=20 m³/min1,200 \text{ m³/h} = \frac{1,200}{60} \text{ m³/min} = 20 \text{ m³/min}
    • The plant processes 20 cubic meters of water per minute.

Summary of Conversion

To summarize, to convert cubic meters per hour to cubic meters per minute, you simply divide by 60. This conversion is useful in many real-world applications, such as in residential water usage, industrial systems, HVAC systems, irrigation, and water treatment facilities.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Cubic meters per minute to other unit conversions.

What is Cubic meters per hour?

Cubic meters per hour (m3/hm^3/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. It quantifies the volume of a substance that passes through a specific area per unit of time, specifically, the number of cubic meters that flow in one hour. It's commonly used for measuring the flow of liquids and gases in various industrial and environmental applications.

Understanding Cubic Meters

A cubic meter (m3m^3) is the SI unit of volume. It represents the amount of space occupied by a cube with sides of 1 meter each. Think of it as a volume equal to filling a cube that is 1 meter wide, 1 meter long, and 1 meter high.

Defining "Per Hour"

"Per hour" indicates the rate at which the cubic meters are moving. So, a flow rate of 1 m3/hm^3/h means that one cubic meter of substance passes a specific point every hour.

Formula and Calculation

The volumetric flow rate (Q) in cubic meters per hour can be calculated using the following formula:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Volumetric flow rate (m3/hm^3/h)
  • VV = Volume (m3m^3)
  • tt = Time (hours)

Factors Influencing Cubic Meters per Hour

Several factors can influence the flow rate measured in cubic meters per hour:

  • Pressure: Higher pressure generally leads to a higher flow rate, especially for gases.
  • Viscosity: More viscous fluids flow slower, resulting in a lower flow rate.
  • Pipe Diameter: A wider pipe allows for a higher flow rate, assuming other factors are constant.
  • Temperature: Temperature can affect the density and viscosity of fluids, indirectly influencing the flow rate.

Real-World Examples

  • Water Usage: A household might use 0.5 m3/hm^3/h of water during peak usage times (showering, washing dishes, etc.).
  • Industrial Processes: A chemical plant might pump a reactant liquid at a rate of 5 m3/hm^3/h into a reactor.
  • HVAC Systems: Air conditioners and ventilation systems are often rated by the volume of air they can move, which is expressed in m3/hm^3/h. For example, a residential HVAC system might have a flow rate of 200 m3/hm^3/h.
  • River Discharge: The flow rate of a river can be measured in cubic meters per hour, especially during flood monitoring. It helps to estimate the amount of water that is passing through a cross section of the river.

Historical Context and Notable Figures

While there's no specific "law" or famous historical figure directly associated with the unit "cubic meters per hour," the underlying principles are rooted in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Figures like Isaac Newton (laws of motion, viscosity) and Daniel Bernoulli (Bernoulli's principle relating pressure and velocity) laid the groundwork for understanding fluid flow, which is essential for measuring and utilizing flow rates in m3/hm^3/h.

What is cubic meters per minute?

Cubic meters per minute (m3/minm^3/min) is a unit used to express volume flow rate, indicating the volume of a substance that passes through a specific area per minute. It's commonly used to measure fluid flow rates in various applications.

Understanding Cubic Meters per Minute

Cubic meters per minute is derived from two fundamental SI units: volume (cubic meters, m3m^3) and time (minutes, min). One cubic meter is the volume of a cube with sides of one meter in length.

The Formula for Volume Flow Rate

Volume flow rate (QQ) is defined as the volume (VV) of a fluid passing through a cross-sectional area per unit of time (tt).

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (measured in m3/minm^3/min in this context).
  • VV is the volume of fluid (measured in m3m^3).
  • tt is the time (measured in minutes).

Common Applications and Examples

  • HVAC Systems: Measuring the airflow rate in ventilation systems. For example, a building's ventilation system might require an airflow rate of 50 m3/minm^3/min to ensure adequate air exchange.

  • Industrial Processes: Assessing the pumping rate of liquids in manufacturing plants. Example, a pump might be rated to transfer water at a rate of 10 m3/minm^3/min.

  • Water Treatment: Determining the flow rate of water through filtration systems. Example, a water treatment plant may process water at a rate of 25 m3/minm^3/min.

  • Gas Flow in Pipelines: Measuring the flow rate of natural gas through a pipeline. For example, a natural gas pipeline might transport gas at a rate of 1000 m3/minm^3/min.

Connection to Hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics

The concept of volume flow rate is essential in hydraulics and fluid dynamics. Understanding the flow rate is crucial for designing and optimizing systems that involve fluid transport, such as pipelines, pumps, and hydraulic machinery.

Complete Cubic meters per hour conversion table

Enter # of Cubic meters per hour
Convert 1 m3/h to other unitsResult
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (m3/h to mm3/s)277777.77777778
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (m3/h to cm3/s)277.77777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (m3/h to dm3/s)0.2777777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (m3/h to dm3/min)16.666666666667
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (m3/h to dm3/h)1000
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (m3/h to dm3/d)24000
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (m3/h to dm3/a)8766000
Cubic meters per hour to Millilitres per second (m3/h to ml/s)277.77777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Centilitres per second (m3/h to cl/s)27.777777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Decilitres per second (m3/h to dl/s)2.7777777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Litres per second (m3/h to l/s)0.2777777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Litres per minute (m3/h to l/min)16.666666666667
Cubic meters per hour to Litres per hour (m3/h to l/h)1000
Cubic meters per hour to Litres per day (m3/h to l/d)24000
Cubic meters per hour to Litres per year (m3/h to l/a)8766000
Cubic meters per hour to Kilolitres per second (m3/h to kl/s)0.0002777777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Kilolitres per minute (m3/h to kl/min)0.01666666666667
Cubic meters per hour to Kilolitres per hour (m3/h to kl/h)1
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per second (m3/h to m3/s)0.0002777777777778
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per minute (m3/h to m3/min)0.01666666666667
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per day (m3/h to m3/d)24
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per year (m3/h to m3/a)8766
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (m3/h to km3/s)2.7777777777778e-13
Cubic meters per hour to Teaspoons per second (m3/h to tsp/s)56.3567045
Cubic meters per hour to Tablespoons per second (m3/h to Tbs/s)18.785568166667
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic inches per second (m3/h to in3/s)16.951118159451
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic inches per minute (m3/h to in3/min)1017.0670895671
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic inches per hour (m3/h to in3/h)61024.025374023
Cubic meters per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (m3/h to fl-oz/s)9.3927840833333
Cubic meters per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (m3/h to fl-oz/min)563.567045
Cubic meters per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (m3/h to fl-oz/h)33814.0227
Cubic meters per hour to Cups per second (m3/h to cup/s)1.1740980104167
Cubic meters per hour to Pints per second (m3/h to pnt/s)0.5870490052083
Cubic meters per hour to Pints per minute (m3/h to pnt/min)35.2229403125
Cubic meters per hour to Pints per hour (m3/h to pnt/h)2113.37641875
Cubic meters per hour to Quarts per second (m3/h to qt/s)0.2935245026042
Cubic meters per hour to Gallons per second (m3/h to gal/s)0.07338112565104
Cubic meters per hour to Gallons per minute (m3/h to gal/min)4.4028675390625
Cubic meters per hour to Gallons per hour (m3/h to gal/h)264.17205234375
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per second (m3/h to ft3/s)0.009809634700287
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per minute (m3/h to ft3/min)0.5885780820172
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic feet per hour (m3/h to ft3/h)35.314684921034
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic yards per second (m3/h to yd3/s)0.000363319269683
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic yards per minute (m3/h to yd3/min)0.02179915618098
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic yards per hour (m3/h to yd3/h)1.3079493708587

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