Calculate volume in cubic meters and cubic feet for any space. Perfect for construction, shipping, and storage
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~33 mÂł (20ft container)
~85 mÂł capacity
~375 mÂł (average)
~45 mÂł (15Ă—15Ă—8 ft)
Volume calculation determines the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by an object or enclosed within a container. This calculator uses the standard formula for rectangular prism volume and provides conversions between different volume units.
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Cubic meters (mÂł) are the standard metric unit of volume, while cubic feet (ftÂł) are the imperial unit. 1 cubic meter equals approximately 35.3147 cubic feet. Cubic meters are used worldwide in scientific and commercial applications, while cubic feet are commonly used in the United States for construction and real estate measurements.
For irregular shapes, different methods are used: water displacement for small objects, geometric decomposition for complex shapes (breaking them into regular shapes), or 3D scanning for precise measurements. This calculator is designed for rectangular spaces. For cylindrical volumes, use π × radius² × height, and for spherical volumes, use (4/3) × π × radius³.
Volume is crucial in shipping because freight costs are often based on either actual weight or volumetric weight (whichever is greater). Volumetric weight considers how much space a package occupies rather than its actual weight. This ensures carriers are compensated for the space used, not just the weight, which is especially important for lightweight but bulky items.
Yes! While this calculator focuses on cubic measurements, you can convert to liquid volumes: 1 cubic meter = 264.172 US gallons = 219.969 UK gallons. For precise liquid volume calculations, consider using our Liquid Volume Calculator which includes specific conversions for different liquids and container shapes.