What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform flow rate measurements from cubic foot per hour (ft³/h) to liter per second (L/s), facilitating easier comparisons and calculations in engineering, HVAC, laboratory, and process fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cubic foot per hour you want to convert
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Select the units as cubic foot/hour to liter/second
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in liter/second
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rate from cubic foot/hour to liter/second accurately
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Supports flow unit conversions relevant to HVAC, natural gas, and laboratory systems
Examples
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10 cubic foot/hour is equal to 0.078657907 liter/second
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50 cubic foot/hour converts to 0.393289535 liter/second
Common Use Cases
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Specifying ventilation and exhaust rates for HVAC systems and ducts
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Measuring gas flows like natural gas and compressed air in pipelines
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Sizing pumps and blowers for industrial fluid systems
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Calculating water flow rates in plumbing and laboratory equipment
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Determining air supply per person in indoor air quality assessments
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure measurement conditions match standard temperature and pressure for accurate conversions
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Use this tool to align flow metrics with SI standard units in engineering projects
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Double-check input values for precise flow rate calculations and comparisons
Limitations
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Conversion assumes standard temperature and pressure; variations affect volumetric flow
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Measurement precision depends on instruments used and rounding during conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic foot per hour measure?
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It measures the volume of one cubic foot of fluid passing through a point in one hour and is used for flow rate quantification.
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Why convert from cubic foot/hour to liter/second?
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Converting to liter/second aligns volumetric flow measurements with SI units, making comparison and analysis easier in scientific and engineering contexts.
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Can environmental conditions affect the conversion?
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Yes, flow rates can vary with temperature and pressure, and this conversion assumes standard conditions.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot/hour (ft³/h)
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A volumetric flow unit representing the volume of one cubic foot of fluid passing a point per hour.
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Liter/second (L/s)
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A unit of volumetric flow rate representing one liter of volume passing every second.
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Volumetric flow rate
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A measure of the volume of fluid flowing per unit of time.