The cubic meter is a measurement unit used to calculate the volume or capacity of different shapes. There are many geometric shapes that require specific equations to calculate their volume. If we consider a cube with a length of 2 meters, width of 2 meters, and height of 2 meters, we can use the equation for the volume of a cube, which is the length multiplied by the width multiplied by the height. This means that the volume of the cube would be 8 cubic meters.
Using the cubic meter as a standard measurement unit simplifies volume and capacity calculations for various geometric shapes.