Cubic meter
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Cubic meter
A cubic meter (pronunciation: /ˈkjuːbɪk ˈmiːtər/), symbol m³, 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.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cubic meter
- Wikipedia's article - Cubic meter
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