Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per second formula
cubic meters per second = cubic meters per hour × 0.000277778
Multiply the number of cubic meters per hour by 0.000277778 to get cubic meters per second. To go the other way, multiply by 3,600 instead, or use the m3 per second to m3 per hour converter.
Cubic meters per hour to Cubic meters per second conversion table
Common m3 per hour to m3 per second values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Cubic meters per hour | Cubic meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/h | 0.000277778 m³/s |
| 2 m³/h | 0.000555556 m³/s |
| 5 m³/h | 0.00138889 m³/s |
| 10 m³/h | 0.00277778 m³/s |
| 15 m³/h | 0.00416667 m³/s |
| 20 m³/h | 0.00555556 m³/s |
| 25 m³/h | 0.00694444 m³/s |
| 50 m³/h | 0.0138889 m³/s |
| 60 m³/h | 0.0166667 m³/s |
| 100 m³/h | 0.0277778 m³/s |
| 250 m³/h | 0.0694444 m³/s |
| 500 m³/h | 0.138889 m³/s |
| 1,000 m³/h | 0.277778 m³/s |
| 2,500 m³/h | 0.694444 m³/s |
| 5,000 m³/h | 1.38889 m³/s |
Worked example
To convert 20 m³/h to cubic meters per second, multiply by 0.000277778: the result is 0.00555556 m³/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 meters per second are in a cubic meter per hour?
One cubic meter per hour equals 0.000277778 cubic meters per second (1 m³/h = 0.000277778 m³/s).
What is 20 cubic meters per hour in cubic meters per second?
20 m³/h converts to 0.00555556 m³/s. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert cubic meters per second back to cubic meters per hour?
Reverse the calculation: one cubic meter per second equals 3,600 cubic meters per hour. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the m3 per second to m3 per hour page.
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