Quantity Catalog - Volume
Volume is a physical quantity that represents the amount of space occupied by an object or a substance. It is a three-dimensional measurement that quantifies how much three-dimensional space an object or substance occupies.
Common units of measurement for volume include liters, cubic meters, gallons, and cubic feet. These units are used in various applications such as measuring the capacity of containers, calculating the amount of liquid in a tank, or determining the size of a room or object.
- Volume is essential in fields such as architecture, engineering, and chemistry.
- It is crucial for designing and constructing buildings, determining the amount of materials needed for a project, and mixing solutions in the correct proportions.
- Understanding volume helps in efficient use of space and resources, and in accurately measuring and distributing substances.
(volume base)
m^3
Volume is the amount of space occupied by an object or substance, measured in cubic units. |
bbl
bbl
1 bbl = 0.1589873 m^3; A "bbl" is a unit of volume used in the oil and gas industry, equal to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters. It is commonly used to measure the volume of crude oil or other petroleum products. |
bbloil
bbloil
1 bbloil = 0.15899040557 m^3; A bbloil is a unit of volume equal to one billion barrels of oil. It is commonly used in the oil and gas industry to measure large quantities of crude oil. |
british gallon
galuk
1 galUK = 0.004546090000000001 m^3; The "galuk" is a unit of volume in the British Imperial system, equivalent to 4.54609 liters. It is commonly used for measuring liquids in the UK. |
bu
bu
1 bu = 0.03523907 m^3; The physical unit "bu" is a measure of volume typically used for dry goods such as grain. It is equivalent to around 35.24 liters or 1.244 cubic feet. |
centiliter
cl
1 cL = 1e-05 m^3; The centiliter (cl) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure liquids in recipes and beverages. |
cord
cord
1 cord = 3.624556 m^3; A cord is a unit of volume typically used for firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet. It is a common measurement for buying and selling firewood in the US. |
cu
cu
1 cu = 0.0002365882 m^3; The physical unit "cu" is a unit of volume. It is commonly used to measure the volume of solids or containers. (review pending) |
cubic centimeter
cc
1 cc = 1e-06 m^3; A cubic centimeter (cc) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides that are 1 centimeter in length. It is commonly used to measure small volumes of liquids or solids. |
cubic centimeter
cm3
1 cm3 = 1.0000000000000002e-06 m^3; A cm3 is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides measuring 1 centimeter. It is commonly used to measure small volumes in various fields. |
cubic centimeter
cucm
1 cucm = 1.0000000000000002e-06 m^3 (cm3 or cm^3); A cucm, is a unit of volume, also known as a cubic centimeter. |
cubic foot
cft
1 cft = 0.028316846592000004 m^3 (ft3 or ft^3); A cubic foot (cft) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides measuring one foot in length. It is commonly used to measure large volumes of space, such as in construction or shipping. |
cubic foot
ft3
1 ft3 = 0.028316846592000004 m^3; A cubic foot, denoted as ft3, is a unit of volume used to measure the amount of space an object occupies. It represents the volume of a cube with sides measuring one foot in length. |
cubic meter
cum
1 cum = 1.0 m^3 (m3 or m^3); The physical unit "cum" is a volume measurement, equivalent to a cubic meter (m3 or m^3). |
cubic meter
m3
1 m3 = 1.0 m^3; The "m3" is a unit of volume, representing the cubic meter. |
cup
cup
1 cup = 0.00023658823649999998 m^3 (aliases: C or c); A cup is a unit of volume measurement, commonly denoted as C or c. It is used for liquids and dry ingredients in recipes, equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 240 milliliters. |
deciliter
dl
1 dL = 0.0001 m^3; The deciliter (dl) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure liquids, such as in cooking recipes or pharmaceuticals. |
drypt
drypt
1 drypt = 0.0005506105 m^3; A drypt is a unit of volume measurement in three-dimensional space. It is known as a drypt and is used to quantify the amount of space occupied by an object or substance. |
dryqt
dryqt
1 dryqt = 0.001101221 m^3; The dry quart (dryqt) is a unit of volume used to measure dry goods such as grains or produce. It is equivalent to 1/4 of a dry gallon or approximately 1.101 liters. |
fbm
fbm
1 fbm = 0.002359737216 m^3; "fbm" stands for board feet measurement and is a unit of volume commonly used in the lumber industry to measure the volume of wood in a board. It represents the volume of a board that measures 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 inch. |
flozv
flozv
1 flozv = 2.957353e-05 m^3; The physical unit "flozv" is a unit of volume, representing a measurement in three-dimensional space. It is known as "flozv" and typically used to measure liquids or fluids. |
fluid ounce
floz
1 floz = 2.9573529562499998e-05 m^3; The "floz" is a unit of volume measurement in the imperial and US customary systems, representing a fluid ounce. It is used to measure the volume of liquids. |
gil
gil
1 gil = 0.0001420653 m^3; A gil is a unit of volume measurement equal to 4 US fluid ounces or about 118 milliliters. It is typically used in cooking and recipe measurements. |
gilUS
gilus
1 gilUS = 0.0001182941 m^3; The "gilus" is a unit of volume equal to 1 cubic inch. It is commonly used in culinary measurements and for small-scale volume calculations. |
lamv
lamv
1 lamv = 1e-09 m^3; The "lamv" is a unit of volume. It is used to measure the amount of space occupied by an object or substance. |
liqpt
liqpt
1 liqpt = 0.0004731765 m^3; The liqpt is a unit of volume used to measure liquids. It represents the amount of space occupied by a liquid in a three-dimensional space. |
liqqt
liqqt
1 liqqt = 0.9463529 m^3; A "liqqt" is a unit of volume, used to measure liquids. It is known specifically as a liqqt and is commonly used in scientific and engineering contexts. |
liter
l
1 L = 0.001 m^3; The physical unit "l" is a unit of volume, equivalent to one liter. It represents the amount of space occupied by a cubic decimeter. |
milliliter
ml
1 ml = 1e-06 m^3; A milliliter (ml) is a unit of volume equivalent to one thousandth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids in various settings. |
pint
pint
1 pint = 0.00047317647299999996 m^3 (aliases: pt); A pint is a unit of volume equal to 1/8 of a gallon or 16 fluid ounces. It is commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring liquids such as milk, beer, and water. |
pk
pk
1 pk = 0.008809768 m^3; The physical unit "pk" is a measurement of volume. It is commonly known as a peck and is used to quantify dry goods such as fruits or vegetables. |
quart
qt
1 qt = 0.0009463529459999999 m^3; A quart (qt) is a unit of volume equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints. It is commonly used for measuring liquids such as milk, water, or oil. |
stere
stere
1 stere = 1 m^3; A stere is a unit of volume equal to one cubic meter, often used to measure quantities of firewood or timber. It is equivalent to 1 cubic meter in volume. |
tablespoon
tblsp
1 tblsp = 1.4786764781249999e-05 m^3 (aliases: T, TB or tbsp); A "tblsp" is a unit of volume used for measuring liquids or powders, equivalent to 1/2 fluid ounce or 3 teaspoons. It is commonly known as a tablespoon and has aliases such as T, TB, or tbsp. |
teaspoon
teasp
1 teasp = 4.92892159375e-06 m^3 (aliases: t or tsp); A teasp, also known as a teaspoon, is a unit of volume. Commonly represented as "t" or "tsp," it is used for measuring small amounts of liquid or powder. |
tr
tr
1 tr = 2.831685 m^3; The physical unit "tr" is a volume measurement. It is commonly used to represent a specific volume or quantity of a substance. |
us gallon
gal
1 gal = 0.0037854117839999997 m^3; The "gal" is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equivalent to 3.785 liters. It is commonly used to measure liquid capacity in everyday life. |
us gallon
galus
1 galUS = 0.0037854117839999997 m^3; The "galus" is a unit of volume used in the United States, equivalent to one US gallon. It is commonly used to measure liquid volumes in various industries. |
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