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CUBIC METRE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

A unit of volume equal to a cube one meter long on each side.

DEF

The basic unit for the measurement of volume in the metric system.

OBS

One m³ is approximately equal to 1.31 yd³.

OBS

The abbreviation "m³" is preferred to "cu m."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Unité SI de volume (symbole m³) équivalent au volume d'un cube ayant 1 mètre de côté.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «stère», qui se rapporte à une unité de mesure égale à un mètre cube utilisée pour le bois.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
DEF

Unidad de volumen igual a un cubo de un metro de longitud de cada lado.

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