Convert cubic kilometer to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert cubic kilometer [km^3] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to cubic kilometer.
How to Convert Cubic Kilometer to Cubic Meter
1 km^3 = 1000000000 m^3
Example: convert 15 km^3 to m^3:
15 km^3 = 15 × 1000000000 m^3 = 15000000000 m^3
Cubic Kilometer to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.