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m³Cubic Meter
The cubic metre is the SI derived unit of volume, equal to 1000 litres. It is used for large quantities — water supply, natural gas, concrete, shipping containers and storage tanks. A 20-foot shipping container holds about 33 m³.
Real-world: A 20 ft shipping container holds ~33 m³. UK household water use is ~130 m³/year. Natural gas is billed per m³ in Europe.
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