cubic ton

noun

A measure of volume, varying based on the commodity from about 16 to 45 cubic feet (0.45 to 1.27 m³), and now used only for lumber, for which one cubic ton is equivalent to 40 cu ft (1.1 m³).

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Meanings

nouncubic ton (plural cubic tons)

plural cubic tons

  1. A measure of volume, varying based on the commodity from about 16 to 45 cubic feet (0.45 to 1.27 m³), and now used only for lumber, for which one cubic ton is equivalent to 40 cu ft (1.1 m³).
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APA

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Chicago

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