Whats the difference between SCFM and CFM. For air compressors. The new compressors all have SCFM as a rating and the guns all have CFM rating.
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67for/me

S stands for "Standard" Which normalizes temperature, humidity, density, etc of the ambient air. Pressure and Volume are directly tied to these criterion, so the S just makes sure the manufacturers are playing on level field when making claims or setting up equipment. For all intensive purposes, you can consider CFM=SCFM for sizing your compressor.

Whats the difference between SCFM and CFM. For air compressors. The new compressors all have SCFM as a rating and the guns all have CFM rating.
Thanks
67for/me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCFM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFM

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T.C. is the best.

67for/me

SCFM was Standard, so I guess CFM was optional? :)