How Big is One Cubic Metre?

What is a Cubic Metre?

A cubic metre, or cubic metre, is a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). It is represented by the symbol m^3 or metre cube. It is the volume of a cube with edges one metre in length. An alternative name for the cubic metre is the stère (st), which is sometimes used for dry measure (for instance, in reference to wood).

A big box (50cm x 50cm x 50cm) takes up 0.125 cubic metres of space. Therefore, you would need 8 big boxes (50cm x 50cm x 50cm) to fill up 1 cubic metre of space.

1 Cubic Metre = [ Box(0.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m) x 8 ]

How to Convert Cubic Metres to Other Units?

Depending on the context, you might need to convert cubic metres to other units of volume, such as liters, cubic feet, cubic yards, etc. Here are some conversion factors that can help you:

You can use these conversion factors to multiply or divide the number of cubic metres by the corresponding factor to get the equivalent value in another unit.

For example, if you have 5 cubic metres of space, you can multiply it by 35.3147 to get 176.5735 cubic feet of space.

How to Convert Cubic Metres to Cubic Feet?

For example, if you have a volume of 3 cubic metres and you want to convert it to cubic feet, you can do the following calculation:

Cubic Feet = 3 × 35.314667 Cubic Feet = 105.944001

Therefore, 3 cubic metres is equal to 105.944001 cubic feet.

How to Calculate Cubic Metre Volume?

To calculate the volume of an object in cubic metres, you need to know its dimensions in metres: length, width and height. Then, you need to multiply these dimensions together to get the volume.

For example, if you have a box that measures 2 metres long, 1 metre wide and 0.5 metres high, its volume in cubic metres is:

V = length x width x height = 2 x 1 x 0.5 = 1 Cubic Metre

How to Use Cubic Metres for Your Move?

Knowing how big one cubic metre is and how to calculate the volume of different objects in cubic metres can help you estimate the space you will need for your move. This can help you choose the right removalist and the right truck size for your move.

To estimate the space you will need for your move in cubic metres, you can follow these steps:

For example, if you have the following items:

• A sofa that measures 2 m long, 1 m wide and 0.8 m high : 2 x 1 x 0.8 = 1.6 cubic metres
• A refrigerator that measures 0.8 m long, 0.6 m wide and 1.8 m high : 0.8 x 0.6 x 1.8 = 0.864 cubic metres
• A washing machine that measures 0.6 m long, 0.5 m wide and 0.9 m high : 0.6 x 0.5 x 0.9 = 0.27 cubic metres
• A king-size bed that measures 2 m long, 1.8 m wide and 0.3 m high : 2 x 1.8 x 0.3 = 1.08 cubic metres
• A mattress that measures 2 m long, 1.8 m wide and 0.2 m high : 2 x 1.8 x 0.2 = 0.72 cubic metres
• A TV that measures 1 m long, 0.1 m wide and 0.6 m high : 1 x 0.1 x 0.6 = 0.06 cubic metres
• Eight Boxes: [ (0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5) x 8 ] = 1 cubic metres

The total volume of above all the items in cubic metres is:

1.6 + 0.864 + 0.27 + 1.08 + 0.72 + 0.06 + 1 = 5.594 cubic metres.

Rounding up to the nearest whole number, we get: 6 cubic metres

We hope this blog post has helped you understand how big one cubic metre is and how to estimate how many cubic metres you will need for your European removals. If you want any help calculating the volume of your goods when relocating, please feel free to contact us. We offer competitive prices, flexible options, and professional services for your international relocation. Get a free quick quote today and plan your move with Muveone European Movers.