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Volumetric Flux

cm/stocm/hr

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

Factor1 cm/s = 3600 cm/hr

Converter

cm/s

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

Result
3600cm/hr

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cm/hr = cm/s × 3600

Multiply any value in centimetres per second (volumetric flux) by 3600 to obtain the value in centimetres per hour (volumetric flux).

Worked example

Convert 1 cm/s to cm/hr.

  1. 01Start with 1 cm/s.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 3600 = 3600 cm/hr.
Result1 cm/s = 3600 cm/hr

Conversion table

cm/scm/hr
13600
27200
518000
1036000
2072000
501.8000e+5
1003.6000e+5
2007.2000e+5
5001.8000e+6
10003.6000e+6

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from cm/s to cm/hr?
1 cm/s equals 3600 cm/hr. To convert, multiply the value in centimetres per second (volumetric flux) by 3600.
How do I convert 1 cm/s to cm/hr?
1 cm/s = 3600 cm/hr. For any value, multiply by 3600.
How do I convert cm/hr back to cm/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0002777778. So 1 cm/hr = 0.000277778 cm/s.
When would I need to convert centimetre per second (volumetric flux) to centimetre per hour (volumetric flux)?
Volumetric-flux conversions between cm/s and cm/hr 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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