How to Use cubic meters to tons calculator? Input volume in cubic meters, enter density of material in tons per cubic meter (e.g., 2.4 for concrete, 1.6 for gravel).

Select metric tons, short tons, or long tons and get weight conversions and additional volume units.

If you have 2.5 cubic meters of concrete, the calculator would process these measurements to determine the weight in tons, typically around 6 metric tons based on concrete’s standard density.

Cubic Meter to Tons Conversion Table

Cubic Meter to Ton Conversion Formula

Weight (tons) = Volume (m³) × Density (t/m³)

Unit Conversion Formulas:

Short Tons = Metric Tons × 1.10231
Long Tons = Metric Tons × 0.984207

Volume Conversion Formulas:

Cubic Feet = Cubic Meters × 35.3147
Cubic Yards = Cubic Meters × 1.30795

For 2.5m³ of concrete, calculations would be:

Weight = 2.5m³ × 2.4t/m³ = 6 metric tons

How to Convert M3 to Ton?

• Determine the material’s density in kilograms per cubic meter
• Multiply the volume by the density
• Divide by 1000 to convert from kilograms to metric tons

Let’s convert 5 cubic meters of steel (density = 7,850 kg/m³):

• Weight = 5 m³ × 7,850 kg/m³ ÷ 1000
• Weight = 39.25 tons

• 1 cubic meter to tonnes: 1 m³ × 1,000 kg/m³ ÷ 1000 = 1 ton
• 7 cubic meters to tonnes: 7 m³ × 1,000 kg/m³ ÷ 1000 = 7 tons
• 35 cubic meters to tonnes: 35 m³ × 1,000 kg/m³ ÷ 1000 = 35 tons

What is Cubic Meter and Ton?

A cubic meter (m³) is a unit of volume equal to the space occupied by a cube measuring one meter on each side. It’s commonly used in construction, shipping, and engineering to measure the volume of materials, containers, or spaces.

A metric ton (tonne) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It’s widely used in international trade, shipping logistics, and industrial applications. The metric ton provides a standardized way to measure large quantities of materials across different industries and countries.