Convert cubic inch to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert cubic inch [in^3] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to cubic inch.
How to Convert Cubic Inch to Cubic Meter
1 in^3 = 1.6387064e-05 m^3
Example: convert 15 in^3 to m^3:
15 in^3 = 15 × 1.6387064e-05 m^3 = 0.00024580596 m^3
Cubic Inch to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.
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.