What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change volumetric flow rates from cubic foot per minute (ft³/min) to cubic yard per hour (yd³/h), helping you compare or specify flow rates used in various applications such as HVAC, construction, and material handling.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic foot per minute (ft³/min)
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Select the input unit as cubic foot/minute and output unit as cubic yard/hour
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in cubic yard per hour
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Use the result to assist in equipment sizing or flow rate comparisons
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from cubic foot/minute to cubic yard/hour accurately
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Browser-based and easy to use without any software installation
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Supports engineering and operational applications in HVAC, construction, and more
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Provides clear conversion formulas and example calculations
Examples
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Convert 5 ft³/min: 5 × 2.2222222222 = 11.111111111 yd³/h
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Convert 10 ft³/min: 10 × 2.2222222222 = 22.222222222 yd³/h
Common Use Cases
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Specifying fan or blower capacity and ventilation rates in HVAC applications
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Measuring compressed air delivery for pneumatic tools and air compressors
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Sizing ductwork and industrial ventilation or smoke-control systems
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Specifying pump discharge rates for dredging and excavation
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Measuring delivery rates of concrete or aggregates on construction sites
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Sizing conveyance capacity for irrigation and stormwater management
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent flow conditions when converting between minutes and hours
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Use this conversion for incompressible flow assumptions without temperature or pressure adjustments
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Double-check unit selections before performing conversions
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Apply the conversion results to support equipment or system design decisions
Limitations
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Time unit differences (minutes vs. hours) require consistent process conditions
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Does not consider temperature or pressure changes affecting gas volumetric flow
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Assumes incompressible flow, so results may vary for compressible fluids under variable conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert cubic foot/minute to cubic yard/hour?
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This conversion helps compare or specify flow rates across unit systems used in HVAC and construction, facilitating appropriate equipment sizing and material flow management.
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What applications use cubic foot/minute and cubic yard/hour?
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Cubic foot/minute is common in HVAC and pneumatic tool air delivery, whereas cubic yard/hour is used in construction, dredging, and material handling operations.
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Are temperature and pressure accounted for in this conversion?
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No, this conversion assumes incompressible flow and does not adjust for temperature or pressure variations that can influence volumetric measurements.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot/minute [ft³/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring the volume of one cubic foot of fluid passing a point per minute, widely used in HVAC and pneumatic applications.
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Cubic yard/hour [yd³/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one cubic yard of fluid or bulk material moving through a point in one hour, commonly used in construction and material handling.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The quantity of fluid or gas passing through a reference area per unit time, used in engineering and operational contexts.