Volumetric Flux
cm/stom³/m²/day
Convert centimetres per second (volumetric flux) (cm/s) to cubic metres per square metre per day (m³/m²/day).
Factor1 cm/s = 864 m³/m²/day
Converter
cm/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
m³/m²/day
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
m³/m²/day = cm/s × 864
Multiply any value in centimetres per second (volumetric flux) by 864 to obtain the value in cubic metres per square metre per day.
Worked example
Convert 1 cm/s to m³/m²/day.
- 01Start with 1 cm/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 864 = 864 m³/m²/day.
Result1 cm/s = 864 m³/m²/day
Conversion table
| cm/s | m³/m²/day |
|---|---|
| 1 | 864 |
| 2 | 1728 |
| 5 | 4320 |
| 10 | 8640 |
| 20 | 17280 |
| 50 | 43200 |
| 100 | 86400 |
| 200 | 1.7280e+5 |
| 500 | 4.3200e+5 |
| 1000 | 8.6400e+5 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from cm/s to m³/m²/day?
1 cm/s equals 864 m³/m²/day. To convert, multiply the value in centimetres per second (volumetric flux) by 864.
How do I convert 1 cm/s to m³/m²/day?
1 cm/s = 864 m³/m²/day. For any value, multiply by 864.
How do I convert m³/m²/day back to cm/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001157407. So 1 m³/m²/day = 0.00115741 cm/s.
When would I need to convert centimetre per second (volumetric flux) to cubic metre per square metre per day?
Volumetric-flux conversions between cm/s and m³/m²/day 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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