Which of the following is the correct SI unit for measuring volume?

• A. cubic centimeter (cm^3)
• B. cubic meter (m^3)
• C. liter (L)
• D. milliliter (mL)

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that volume is a measure of the amount of space an object occupies, and it is expressed in cubic units because it involves three dimensions (length, width, and height).
2. Recall that the International System of Units (SI) defines the base unit for length as the meter (m). Therefore, the SI unit for volume must be derived from the meter cubed, which is \(m^3\).
3. Recognize that while units like cubic centimeters (\(cm^3\)), liters (L), and milliliters (mL) are commonly used for volume, they are not the official SI unit. For example, 1 liter is equivalent to 1000 cubic centimeters, and 1 cubic centimeter is \$10^{-6}$ cubic meters.
4. Confirm that the correct SI unit for volume is the cubic meter, written as \(m^3\), because it is directly derived from the SI base unit of length.
5. Summarize that among the options given, the cubic meter (\(m^3\)) is the correct SI unit for measuring volume.