CBM to m³ — Volume Converter
CBM and m³ are the same unit! Use this converter to switch between cubic meters, cubic feet, liters, gallons, and more.
CBM and m³ are identical
CBM stands for Cubic Meter. In the shipping industry, "CBM" is the common abbreviation, while "m³" is the standard SI notation. 1 CBM = 1 m³ — always.
Volume Unit Converter
m³
1= CBM
ft³
35.3147Liters
1,000US Gallons
264.172UK Gallons
219.969in³
61,023.7cm³
1,000,000CBM Conversion Reference Table
| CBM (m³) | Cubic Feet | Liters | US Gallons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.35 | 10 | 2.6 |
| 0.05 | 1.77 | 50 | 13.2 |
| 0.1 | 3.53 | 100 | 26.4 |
| 0.5 | 17.66 | 500 | 132.1 |
| 1 | 35.31 | 1,000 | 264.2 |
| 2 | 70.63 | 2,000 | 528.3 |
| 5 | 176.57 | 5,000 | 1,320.9 |
| 10 | 353.15 | 10,000 | 2,641.7 |
| 20 | 706.29 | 20,000 | 5,283.4 |
| 33.2 | 1,172.45 | 33,200 | 8,770.5 |
| 67.7 | 2,390.81 | 67,700 | 17,884.4 |
33.2 m³ = 20ft container capacity • 67.7 m³ = 40ft container capacity
Quick Answers
Is CBM the same as m³?
Yes, they are identical. CBM is the shipping industry abbreviation for cubic meter (m³).
How many liters in 1 CBM?
1 CBM = 1,000 liters exactly.
How many cubic feet in 1 CBM?
1 CBM = 35.3147 cubic feet.
How many gallons in 1 CBM?
1 CBM = 264.17 US gallons or 219.97 UK gallons.