cubic meter
Definition
- Noun:
- A metric unit of volume or capacity: A cubic meter is a unit of measurement for volume in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length. It is equal to 1,000 liters.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The swimming pool holds 50 cubic meters of water.
- Natural gas consumption is often measured in cubic meters.
- One cubic meter of concrete is required for this foundation.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific and Technical Contexts: The cubic meter is the standard SI unit for volume, used in scientific calculations, engineering, and commerce for materials like water, gas, wood, and concrete.
- The flow rate of the river is 150 cubic meters per second.
- Abbreviation: Commonly abbreviated as m³ (where the superscript "3" indicates "cubed").
Variants and Related Words
- Cubic centimetre (cm³): A much smaller unit of volume, where 1,000,000 cm³ = 1 m³.
- Kilolitre (kL): A unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters or 1 cubic meter.
- Stereo: A unit of volume for stacked firewood, approximately equal to one cubic meter.
Synonyms
- Kilolitre (kL): Equivalent metric unit for capacity.
- Stereo: (Specifically for firewood measurement).
Related Phrases and Terms
- Cubic capacity: Often used to describe the internal volume of an engine or a container, measured in cubic meters or related units.
- The engine has a cubic capacity of 2.0 liters (0.002 m³).
- Cubic meter per second (m³/s): A unit of flow rate, used in hydrology.
- The dam's turbines can handle a flow of 500 cubic meters per second.
Noun
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a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
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