Volume - Lumber Converter- cubic meter [m^3] To cross tie

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cross tie

Definition:

A unit of measure for railroad ties, equal to one hardwood tie that is 7 inches wide, 9 inches tall, and 8.5 feet long.

History/Origin:

The cross tie has been used in railroad construction since the mid-19th century in the United States.

Current use:

Cross ties are still used in railroad construction and maintenance around the world.

cubic meter [m^3]

Definition:

The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length.

History/Origin:

The cubic meter was first defined in 1795 as the volume of a kilogram of water at its maximum density, which is at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1 atm.

Current use:

The cubic meter is commonly used in science and engineering for measuring the volume of liquids and gases, as well as for calculating the density of materials.



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