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Cubic Meter

The cubic meter (m³) is the SI (International System of Units) unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides that are each 1 meter long. One cubic meter is equivalent to 1,000 liters or 1,000,000 cubic centimeters (cm³). It is used to measure larger volumes, such as the capacity of rooms, buildings, or bodies of water.

Origin:

The cubic meter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the metric system. The meter was defined in the 18th century during the establishment of the metric system, based on the distance between the North Pole and the equator. The cubic meter was introduced to provide a standardized unit for measuring volume, which is essential in fields like construction, engineering, and fluid dynamics. As the metric system gained global adoption, the cubic meter became the standard unit for volume measurement in scientific, commercial, and everyday use.

Cubic Feet

A cubic foot (ft³) is a unit of volume in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides that are each 1 foot long. One cubic foot is equivalent to 1,728 cubic inches or approximately 0.0283 cubic meters (m³). It is commonly used to measure the volume of spaces, rooms, and materials such as building materials, air, or liquids.

Origin:

The cubic foot is derived from the foot, a unit of length that has been used for centuries and was originally based on the average length of a human foot. The foot became standardized in the 14th century in England, and the cubic foot, as a unit of volume, was introduced as a way to measure the volume of larger objects or spaces. It is widely used in construction, real estate, and other industries where volume measurement is needed. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the cubic foot remains a standard unit of volume in countries that use the imperial or U.S. customary systems.

Convert Cubic Meter to other volume-converter units

1 Cubic Meter = 1000 Liter

1 Cubic Meter = 1000000 Milliliter

1 Cubic Meter = 1 Cubic Meter

1 Cubic Meter = 1e-9 Cubic Kilometer

1 Cubic Meter = 1000000 Cubic Centimeter

1 Cubic Meter = 1000000000 Cubic Millimeter

1 Cubic Meter = 2.399127585e-10 Cubic Mile

1 Cubic Meter = 1.3079506193 Cubic Yard

1 Cubic Meter = 35.314666721 Cubic Feet

1 Cubic Meter = 61023.744095 Cubic Inch

1 Cubic Meter = 1000 Cubic Decimeter

1 Cubic Meter = 264.17205236 Gallon (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 1056.6882094 Quart (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 2113.3764189 Pint (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 4226.7528377 Cup (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 33814.022702 Fluid Ounce (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 67628.045404 Tablespoon (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 202884.13621 Teaspoon (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 101442.06811 Dessertspoon (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 8453.5056755 Gill (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 16230730.897 Minim (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 219.9692483 Gallon (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 879.8769932 Quart (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = Pint (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 3519.5079728 Cup (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 35195.079728 Fluid Ounce (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 56312.127565 Tablespoon (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 168936.38269 Teaspoon (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 101442.06811 Dessertspoon (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 7039.0159456 Gill (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 16893638.269 Minim (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 4000 Cup (metric)

1 Cubic Meter = 66666.666667 Tablespoon (metric)

1 Cubic Meter = 200000 Teaspoon (metric)

1 Cubic Meter = 6.2898107704 Barrel (oil)

1 Cubic Meter = 8.3864143606 Barrel (US)

1 Cubic Meter = 6.1102568972 Barrel (UK)

1 Cubic Meter = 20000000 Drop