Volumetric Flux
m³/m²/stom³/m²/h
Convert cubic metres per square metre per second (m³/m²/s) to cubic metres per square metre per hour (m³/m²/h).
Factor1 m³/m²/s = 3600 m³/m²/h
Converter
m³/m²/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
m³/m²/h
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
m³/m²/h = m³/m²/s × 3600
Multiply any value in cubic metres per square metre per second by 3600 to obtain the value in cubic metres per square metre per hour.
Worked example
Convert 1 m³/m²/s to m³/m²/h.
- 01Start with 1 m³/m²/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 3600 = 3600 m³/m²/h.
Result1 m³/m²/s = 3600 m³/m²/h
Conversion table
| m³/m²/s | m³/m²/h |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3600 |
| 2 | 7200 |
| 5 | 18000 |
| 10 | 36000 |
| 20 | 72000 |
| 50 | 1.8000e+5 |
| 100 | 3.6000e+5 |
| 200 | 7.2000e+5 |
| 500 | 1.8000e+6 |
| 1000 | 3.6000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from m³/m²/s to m³/m²/h?
1 m³/m²/s equals 3600 m³/m²/h. To convert, multiply the value in cubic metres per square metre per second by 3600.
How do I convert 1 m³/m²/s to m³/m²/h?
1 m³/m²/s = 3600 m³/m²/h. For any value, multiply by 3600.
How do I convert m³/m²/h back to m³/m²/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0002777778. So 1 m³/m²/h = 0.000277778 m³/m²/s.
When would I need to convert cubic metre per square metre per second to cubic metre per square metre per hour?
Volumetric-flux conversions between m³/m²/s and m³/m²/h 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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