Cubic feet per minute to Cubic feet per second formula
cubic feet per second = cubic feet per minute × 0.0166667
Multiply the number of cubic feet per minute by 0.0166667 to get cubic feet per second. To go the other way, multiply by 60 instead, or use the cfs to cfm converter.
Cubic feet per minute to Cubic feet per second conversion table
Common cfm to cfs values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Cubic feet per minute | Cubic feet per second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³/min | 0.0166667 ft³/s |
| 2 ft³/min | 0.0333333 ft³/s |
| 5 ft³/min | 0.0833333 ft³/s |
| 10 ft³/min | 0.166667 ft³/s |
| 15 ft³/min | 0.25 ft³/s |
| 20 ft³/min | 0.333333 ft³/s |
| 25 ft³/min | 0.416667 ft³/s |
| 50 ft³/min | 0.833333 ft³/s |
| 60 ft³/min | 1 ft³/s |
| 100 ft³/min | 1.66667 ft³/s |
| 250 ft³/min | 4.16667 ft³/s |
| 500 ft³/min | 8.33333 ft³/s |
| 1,000 ft³/min | 16.6667 ft³/s |
| 2,500 ft³/min | 41.6667 ft³/s |
| 5,000 ft³/min | 83.3333 ft³/s |
Worked example
To convert 20 ft³/min to cubic feet per second, multiply by 0.0166667: the result is 0.333333 ft³/s. US and Imperial gallons are different sizes. This tool converts volumetric flow only; mass flow also depends on fluid density.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet per second are in a cubic foot per minute?
One cubic foot per minute equals 0.0166667 cubic feet per second (1 ft³/min = 0.0166667 ft³/s).
What is 20 cubic feet per minute in cubic feet per second?
20 ft³/min converts to 0.333333 ft³/s. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert cubic feet per second back to cubic feet per minute?
Reverse the calculation: one cubic foot per second equals 60 cubic feet per minute. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the cfs to cfm page.
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