Cubic meter (m³)
Definition: A cubic meter (symbol: m³) is the volume of a cube measuring one meter on each side. It equals 1,000 liters.
History/origin: The cubic meter comes directly from the meter and became the SI-derived standard for larger volumes in engineering, construction, and science.
Current use: Cubic meters are used for rooms, shipping volume, natural gas usage, water consumption, and concrete quantities.


