Cubic Foot/Second to Cubic Meter/Second
1 CFS = 0.028317 m³/s
Convert Cubic Foot/Second (CFS) to Cubic Meter/Second (m³/s) with engineering-grade precision. Instant results, formula, and reference table below.
1 Cubic Foot/Second ≈0.028316847 Cubic Meter/Second
How to convert Cubic Foot/Second to Cubic Meter/Second (CFS to m³/s)
Converting Cubic Foot/Seconds to Cubic Meter/Seconds is critical for developers working with international data standards or scientific applications. This tool performs the calculation entirely on your client (browser) using JavaScript/WASM, ensuring zero latency and maximum privacy.
The Formula
1 CFS = 0.0283168 m³/s
Calculation Example
Let's say you want to convert 5 CFS to m³/s:
- Input: 5 CFS
- Calculation: 5 × 0.0283168
- Result: 0.1416 m³/s
About the Cubic Foot/Second to Cubic Meter/Second conversion
The conversion factor from Cubic Foot/Second (CFS) to Cubic Meter/Second (m³/s) is 0.028317, meaning 1 CFS = 0.028317 m³/s and inversely 1 m³/s = 35.31467 CFS. That makes the Cubic Meter/Second the larger of the two units in the flow rate category, where the SI base unit is the cubic-meter-per-second. Every ratio here is derived from the SI/international definition rather than a rounded approximation, so results are stable across repeated conversions.
Need the reverse? Use the Cubic Meter/Second to Cubic Foot/Second converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Cubic Foot/Second to Cubic Meter/Second?
To convert Cubic Foot/Second to Cubic Meter/Second, you need to multiply the CFS value by 0.0283168.
What is the formula for CFS to m³/s?
The simple formula is: m³/s = CFS × 0.0283168.
Which is bigger: Cubic Foot/Second or Cubic Meter/Second?
A Cubic Meter/Second is bigger. One Cubic Meter/Second is equal to approx 35.3147 Cubic Foot/Seconds.
How many Cubic Foot/Seconds are in one Cubic Meter/Second?
There are approximately 35.3147 Cubic Foot/Seconds in one Cubic Meter/Second.
Quick Conversion Table
| CFS | m³/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0283 |
| 5 | 0.1416 |
| 10 | 0.2832 |
| 20 | 0.5663 |
| 50 | 1.4158 |
| 100 | 2.8317 |