What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from hundred-cubic foot per minute, a measurement commonly used in HVAC and industrial ventilation, to cubic foot per second, a unit frequently applied in engineering and hydrology for accurate fluid flow reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in hundred-cubic foot per minute
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Select the source unit as hundred-cubic foot/minute
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Choose the target unit as cubic foot/second [ft³/s]
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate in cubic foot per second
Key Features
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Converts bulk air or gas flow from hundred-cubic foot/minute to cubic foot/second
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Uses a precise conversion factor for accurate calculations
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Supports flow measurement applications in HVAC, industrial ventilation, and hydrology
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software
Examples
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2 hundred-cubic foot/minute equals 3.3333333332 cubic foot/second
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0.5 hundred-cubic foot/minute equals 0.8333333333 cubic foot/second
Common Use Cases
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Determining fan or HVAC supply and exhaust capacities for large spaces
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Sizing industrial blowers and ventilation ductwork
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Reporting river and stream discharge flow rates for hydrology
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Designing pumps, channels, and pipes for wastewater and irrigation systems
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Calculating flow rates for hydraulic turbines and large-scale ventilation
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify unit consistency when performing conversions involving time
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Use this tool for bulk air or gas flow where volumetric measurements apply
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Apply this conversion for system design and environmental control calculations
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Consider the context of using minute-based units versus second-based units for precision
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Ensure awareness of potential rounding when handling decimal values
Limitations
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The conversion assumes incompressible flow for valid volumetric flow measurements
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Approximation errors may appear if decimal precision is truncated
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Applies specifically to volumetric flow rates, not other forms of flow measurement
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Users need to maintain time unit consistency during conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one hundred-cubic foot per minute represent?
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It represents 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, commonly used in ventilation and HVAC applications.
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Why convert from hundred-cubic foot/minute to cubic foot/second?
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Converting to cubic foot/second provides a more precise time unit aligning with engineering calculations, hydrology data, and system designs.
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Can this conversion be used for all types of flow rates?
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This conversion is intended specifically for volumetric flow rates assuming incompressible fluid flow.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot per minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point every minute, used in ventilation and HVAC.
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Cubic foot per second [ft³/s]
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An imperial unit of volumetric flow equal to one cubic foot of fluid passing each second, widely used in hydrology and fluid engineering.