kuupmetr

Kuupmeetr is a unit of volume in the metric system. It is equivalent to the volume of a cube with sides measuring one meter in length. The term is derived from "kuu" meaning cube and "meetr" meaning meter. It is one of the most commonly used units for measuring volume and capacity, particularly for large quantities of substances like liquids, gases, or materials in bulk.

The symbol for kuupmeetr is m³. It is a derived unit, meaning it is formed from base units. In this case, it is the base unit of length, the meter, multiplied by itself three times. One kuupmeetr is equal to 1000 liitrit, which is another metric unit for volume. Conversely, one liiter is equal to one-thousandth of a kuupmeetr.

Kuupmeetr is widely used in various fields. In construction, it is used to measure the volume of concrete, soil, or gravel. In logistics and transportation, it is employed to define cargo space. In science, particularly in chemistry and physics, it is used to express the volume of gases or liquids. It is also commonly seen in everyday contexts, such as describing the capacity of swimming pools or the volume of a room. The international system of units (SI) recognizes the kuupmeetr as the standard unit of volume.