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Volumetric Flux

cm/hrtocm/s

Convert centimetres per hour (volumetric flux) (cm/hr) to centimetres per second (volumetric flux) (cm/s).

Factor1 cm/hr = 0.0002777778 cm/s

Converter

cm/hr

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1cm/s

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cm/s = cm/hr × 0.0002777778

Multiply any value in centimetres per hour (volumetric flux) by 0.0002777778 to obtain the value in centimetres per second (volumetric flux).

Worked example

Convert 3600 cm/hr to cm/s.

  1. 01Start with 3600 cm/hr.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 3600 × 0.0002777778 = 1 cm/s.
Result3600 cm/hr = 1 cm/s

Conversion table

cm/hrcm/s
10.00027778
20.00055556
50.0013889
100.0027778
200.0055556
500.013889
1000.027778
2000.055556
5000.13889
10000.27778

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from cm/hr to cm/s?
1 cm/hr equals 0.0002777778 cm/s. To convert, multiply the value in centimetres per hour (volumetric flux) by 0.0002777778.
How do I convert 1 cm/hr to cm/s?
1 cm/hr = 0.000277778 cm/s. For any value, multiply by 0.0002777778.
How do I convert cm/s back to cm/hr?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 3600. So 1 cm/s = 3600 cm/hr.
When would I need to convert centimetre per hour (volumetric flux) to centimetre per second (volumetric flux)?
Volumetric-flux conversions between cm/hr and cm/s are routine in membrane filtration (RO, UF, MF, NF permeate flux), hydraulic loading specification, water-treatment design, hydrometallurgy and packed-bed column loading, and environmental engineering. LMH (L/m²/h) and gfd (gal/ft²/day) dominate membrane datasheets; m³/m²/h and m³/m²/day cover SI engineering ladders; m/day and cm/s appear as superficial velocity in hydromet and packed-bed work. Volumetric flux is the same physical quantity as superficial velocity (m³/m²/s ≡ m/s) but is kept distinct from the velocity and flow categories because the engineering intent is volumetric throughput per unit area, not bulk motion or total throughput.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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