Cubic meter

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Cubic meter

A cubic meter (pronunciation: /ˈkjuːbɪk ˈmiːtər/), symbol , is a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length.

Etymology

The term "cubic meter" comes from the Latin cubus (meaning "cube") and the Greek metron (meaning "measure"). It is a standard unit of measurement in the International System of Units (SI), which is based on the meter, kilogram, and second.

Related terms

  • Cubic centimeter: A unit of volume that is equal to one millionth of a cubic meter.
  • Cubic decimeter: A unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a cubic meter.
  • Cubic kilometer: A unit of volume that is equal to one million cubic meters.
  • Liter: A non-SI unit of volume that is accepted for use with the International System of Units and is equal to one cubic decimeter.

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