Cubic Meter to Ton Converter
Convert volume to mass using material density for accurate weight calculations
Volume to Mass Converter
m³
Conversion Result
0.000
Input Volume
0.000
Metric Tons (t)
Material: Water
Density: 1.000 metric tons per cubic meter
Formula: Mass = Volume × Density
Calculation: 0.000 t = 0.000 m³ × 1.000 t/m³
Example Calculation
Construction Material Calculation
Problem: Calculate the weight of 10 cubic meters of concrete
Given: Volume = 10 m³, Material = Concrete
Density of concrete: 2.400 metric tons per m³
Solution
Mass = Volume × Density
Mass = 10 m³ × 2.400 t/m³
Result = 24.000 metric tons
In US tons: 24.000 × 1.10231 = 26.455 US tons
Ton Types
Metric Ton (t)
1,000 kg = 2,204.62 lbs
Most common worldwide
US Short Ton
2,000 lbs = 907.18 kg
Used in United States
UK Long Ton
2,240 lbs = 1,016.05 kg
Used in United Kingdom
Common Material Densities
Water:1.000 t/m³
Concrete:2.400 t/m³
Steel:7.850 t/m³
Sand:1.510 t/m³
Soil:1.300 t/m³
Wood (Oak):0.750 t/m³
Aluminum:2.700 t/m³
Gold:19.300 t/m³
Understanding Volume to Mass Conversion
How Does the Conversion Work?
Converting volume to mass requires knowing the density of the material. Density is the amount of mass per unit volume, typically expressed as tons per cubic meter (t/m³) for this calculator.
Why Different Ton Types?
- •Metric Ton: Standard in most countries (1000 kg)
- •US Short Ton: Used in United States (2000 lbs)
- •UK Long Ton: Traditional British unit (2240 lbs)
Conversion Formulas
Mass = Volume × Density
Volume = Mass ÷ Density
Common Applications
- •Construction material estimation
- •Shipping and logistics calculations
- •Agricultural yield measurements
- •Industrial material handling