Cubature Unit (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of measurement of volume or capacity.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The cubature unit of a shipping container was measured in twenty-foot equivalent units to calculate its cargo capacity.
- A standard cubature unit of measurement in cooking is often a cup, which can be equivalent to eight liquid ounces.
- Engineers use the cubature unit of cubic meters to calculate the volume of large structures such as dams and tunnels.
- A common cubature unit of measurement for liquids is often the liter, which is equivalent to 1,000 milliliters.
- In the oil industry, the standard cubature unit of measurement is often barrels, with each barrel equivalent to about 159 liters.
Synonyms
- Cubic Measure
- Capacity Measure
- Capacity Unit
- Cubic Content Unit
- Displacement Unit
- Volume Unit
- Cubage Unit