Volume is the measure of the amount of space that a substance or object occupies. It is used for solids, liquids, and gases, and is expressed in units that correspond to three-dimensional space.
- For liquids, common units include liters (L) and milliliters (mL).
- For solids, volume can be measured in cubic units like cubic meters (m³) or cubic centimeters (cm³).
- 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters (mL)
- 1 cubic meter (m³) = 1,000 liters (L)
- Milliliter (mL): A unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. Commonly used for small liquid quantities.
- Liter (L): A metric unit of volume for liquids and gases; 1 liter equals 1,000 milliliters.
- Cubic Meter (m³): The volume of a cube measuring one meter on each side; used for large-scale measurements.
- Cubic Centimeter (cm³): The volume of a cube one centimeter on each side; equivalent to one milliliter.
Common units of volume include liter, milliliter, cubic meter, and cubic centimeter.
Volume is used to measure the space occupied by liquids, solids, and gases.
Source Material
Author: NIST
Document: Volume - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Date Published: 2024