Cubic meters per second to Cubic feet per second conversion

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

To convert cubic meters per second (m³/s) to cubic feet per second (ft³/s), you need to use the conversion factor between cubic meters and cubic feet.

1 cubic meter is equivalent to 35.3147 cubic feet.

To convert from cubic meters per second to cubic feet per second, you can use the formula:

$\text{cubic feet per second (ft³/s)} = \text{cubic meters per second (m³/s)} \times 35.3147$

So, for 1 cubic meter per second:

$1 \, \text{m³/s} \times 35.3147 \, \text{ft³/m³} = 35.3147 \, \text{ft³/s}$

Therefore, 1 cubic meter per second is equivalent to 35.3147 cubic feet per second.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Cubic Meters per Second

1. Small River Flow:

   • Let's say a small river has a flow rate of about 0.5 m³/s.
   • In cubic feet per second, this would be: $0.5 \, \text{m³/s} \times 35.3147 \, \text{ft³/m³} = 17.65735 \, \text{ft³/s}$

2. Moderate Industrial Process:

   • An industrial process might use a water flow rate of 2 m³/s.
   • In cubic feet per second: $2 \, \text{m³/s} \times 35.3147 \, \text{ft³/m³} = 70.6294 \, \text{ft³/s}$

3. Large Dam Spillway:

   • A large dam's spillway might handle flow rates as high as 500 m³/s during peak discharge.
   • In cubic feet per second: $500 \, \text{m³/s} \times 35.3147 \, \text{ft³/m³} = 17657.35 \, \text{ft³/s}$

4. Fire Hydrant Output:

   • A fire hydrant may output water at approximately 0.03 m³/s.
   • In cubic feet per second: $0.03 \, \text{m³/s} \times 35.3147 \, \text{ft³/m³} = 1.059441 \, \text{ft³/s}$

These examples give you an idea of the scale and practical applications of various flow rates measured in cubic meters per second and their corresponding values in cubic feet per second.