Convert megaliter to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Cubic Meter
1 ML = 1000 m^3
Example: convert 15 ML to m^3:
15 ML = 15 × 1000 m^3 = 15000 m^3
Megaliter to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
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.