HVAC & Airflow

CFM to m³/min Calculator

Convert CFM to cubic meters per minute.

Enter your values

Enter the flow rate in CFM.

Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.

Results
Flow rate
14.158 m3/min
Per hour (m3/h)
849.5
Per second (L/s)
236

Quick answer

To convert CFM to cubic meters per minute, multiply by 0.0283168, the number of cubic meters in a cubic foot.

m3/min = CFM x 0.0283168

At a glance

What it doesConvert CFM to cubic meters per minute.
CategoryHVAC & Airflow
Inputs neededFlow rate
Main outputFlow rate
Formulam3/min = CFM x 0.0283168
CostFree — no sign-up, no download

How to use the CFM to m³/min Calculator

  1. 1Enter the airflow in cubic feet per minute.
  2. 2Multiply by 0.0283168 to convert to cubic meters per minute.
  3. 3Multiply by 60 more if you need cubic meters per hour instead.

Inputs explained

Flow rate(CFM)
Enter the flow rate in CFM.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Flow rate500 CFM

Results

  • Flow rate14.158 m3/min
  • Per hour (m3/h)849.5
  • Per second (L/s)236

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from CMM?

m3/min and CMM are the same unit — just different abbreviations used in different regions.

What about liters per second?

Multiply m3/min by 1000 and divide by 60 to get L/s, a common metric HVAC fan rating unit.

What do I need to enter into the CFM to m³/min Calculator?

Just 1 value: flow rate. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.

How does the CFM to m³/min Calculator work out the answer?

To convert CFM to cubic meters per minute, multiply by 0.0283168, the number of cubic meters in a cubic foot. It applies the formula m3/min = CFM x 0.0283168 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.

Is the CFM to m³/min Calculator free, and do I need an account?

It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.

Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.