Ton to Cubic Meter Converter
Use this online free ton to cubic meter converter to calculate measurements from weight (tons) to volume (cubic meters).
The converter takes into account the density of the material being measured, as the volume occupied by a ton of material can vary significantly depending on its composition.
For instance, a ton of feathers would occupy a much larger volume than a ton of lead due to their different densities.
- Water: 1 ton ≈ 1 m³
- Average soil: 1 ton ≈ 0.75 m³
- Steel: 1 ton ≈ 0.127 m³
Ton to Cubic Meter Conversion Formula
The general formula for converting tons to cubic meters is:
$$ \text{Volume (m³)} = \frac{\text{Mass (tons)}}{\text{Density (tons/m³)}} $$
This formula requires the density of the specific material in tons per cubic meter. For example, if you have the density of water (approximately 1 ton/m³), the conversion for 1 ton would yield:
$$ \text{Volume} = \frac{1 \text{ ton}}{1 \text{ ton/m³}} = 1 \text{ m³} $$
For ton register (often used in shipping), the conversion is more straightforward. The formula is:
$$ \text{Volume (m³)} = \text{Mass (ton reg)} \times 2.83168466 $$
This means that 1 ton register is equivalent to approximately 2.83168466 cubic meters. So, for example:
$$ \text{Volume} = 1 \text{ ton reg} \times 2.83168466 = 2.83168466 \text{ m³} $$
When you know the density of a specific material, the conversion can be done using the following steps:
- Convert the mass from tons to kilograms (1 ton = 1,000 kg).
- Use the density of the material in kg/m³.
- Apply the formula:
$$ \text{Volume (m³)} = \frac{\text{Mass (kg)}}{\text{Density (kg/m³)}} $$
For instance, if you have 1 metric ton of a substance with a density of 2,500 kg/m³:
$$ \text{Volume} = \frac{1,000 \text{ kg}}{2,500 \text{ kg/m³}} = 0.4 \text{ m³} $$
- Water: 1 ton ≈ 1 m³ (density = 1 ton/m³)
- Granite: 1 ton ≈ 0.37 m³ (density ≈ 2.7 tons/m³)
- Concrete: 1 ton ≈ 0.417 m³ (density ≈ 2.4 tons/m³)
How do you convert 1 ton of stone to m³?
- Average density of granite: approximately 2.7 tons per cubic meter
- Using the conversion formula: Volume (m³) = 1 ton / 2.7 tons/m³
- Result: 1 ton of granite ≈ 0.37 cubic meters
To convert 1 ton of stone to cubic meters, you need to know the density of the specific type of stone.
Stone densities can vary widely, but let’s use an average density for granite as an example:
Remember that this is an approximation, as different types of stone can have varying densities.
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What is the difference between a cubic meter and a ton?
- A cubic meter (m³) is a unit of volume. It represents the space occupied by an object or material.
- A ton is a unit of mass or weight. It represents the amount of matter in an object.
The primary difference between a cubic meter and a ton is that they measure different properties:
The relationship between these units depends on the density of the material being measured.
For materials with a density of 1 ton per cubic meter (like water at 4°C), 1 ton would occupy exactly 1 cubic meter.
For most materials, this 1:1 relationship doesn’t hold true.
How to Convert 25 Ton to Cubic Meter
Here are some examples for common materials:
Water
Water has a density of approximately 1 ton per cubic meter:
25 tons of water ≈ 25 m³
Sand
Using an average density of 1.6 tons per cubic meter for sand:
25 tons of sand ≈ 25 / 1.6 ≈ 15.625 m³
Soil
With an average density of 1.3 tons per cubic meter for soil:
25 tons of soil ≈ 25 / 1.3 ≈ 19.23 m³
Concrete
Concrete typically has a density of about 2.4 tons per cubic meter:
25 tons of concrete ≈ 25 / 2.4 ≈ 10.42 m³
Asphalt
Asphalt has a density similar to concrete, around 2.4 tons per cubic meter:
25 tons of asphalt ≈ 25 / 2.4 ≈ 10.42 m³
Granite
Using a density of 2.7 tons per cubic meter for granite:
25 tons of granite ≈ 25 / 2.7 ≈ 9.26 m³
Steel
With a density of 7.85 tons per cubic meter for steel:
25 tons of steel ≈ 25 / 7.85 ≈ 3.18 m³
Ton to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
| Material | Density (tons/m³) | 10 tons to m³ |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 1.0 | 10.00 |
| Sand | 1.6 | 6.25 |
| Soil | 1.3 | 7.69 |
| Concrete | 2.4 | 4.17 |
| Asphalt | 2.4 | 4.17 |
| Granite | 2.7 | 3.70 |
| Steel | 7.85 | 1.27 |
| Wood | 0.9 | 11.11 |
