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