Specific Volume Converter
Quick answer: Choose a starting unit and a target unit, then enter a value. Common conversions: 1 m³/kg = 1,000 L/kg; 1 m³/kg = 1,000 cm³/g; 1 m³/kg = 16.01846 ft³/lb. This converter covers 6 specific volume units.
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Specific Volume formula and what each symbol means
target = value × (factor of starting unit ÷ factor of target unit), where each factor is the unit value in m³/kg.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| value | The number you want to convert |
| factor | The unit’s size expressed in the base unit (m³/kg) |
Specific Volume examples
m³/kg to L/kg
10 m³/kg = 10,000 L/kg.
m³/kg to cm³/g
10 m³/kg = 10,000 cm³/g.
m³/kg to ft³/lb
10 m³/kg = 160.1846 ft³/lb.
How to calculate Specific Volume step by step
- Choose the starting unit and the target unit.
- Enter your value.
- Read the converted value, plus the conversion factor in both directions.
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How to read your Specific Volume result
Specific volume is volume per unit mass, the reciprocal of density. Its SI unit is the cubic metre per kilogram. Because 1 cm³/g and 1 L/kg both equal 0.001 m³/kg, those two units are numerically identical.
| UNIT | SYMBOL | EQUALS | VALUE OF 1 M³/KG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubic meter per kilogram | m³/kg | 1 m³/kg = 1 m³/kg | 1 m³/kg |
| Liter per kilogram | L/kg | 1 L/kg = 0.001 m³/kg | 1,000 L/kg |
| Cubic centimeter per gram | cm³/g | 1 cm³/g = 0.001 m³/kg | 1,000 cm³/g |
| Cubic foot per pound | ft³/lb | 1 ft³/lb = 0.062427961 m³/kg | 16.01846 ft³/lb |
| Cubic foot per kilogram | ft³/kg | 1 ft³/kg = 0.028316847 m³/kg | 35.31467 ft³/kg |
| US gallon per pound | gal/lb | 1 gal/lb = 0.0083454045 m³/kg | 119.8264 gal/lb |
Common mistakes when calculating Specific Volume
- Confusing specific volume with density: one is the reciprocal of the other.
- Forgetting that 1 L/kg and 1 cm³/g are the same size.
- Applying a liquid value to a gas: specific volume of gases changes strongly with temperature and pressure.
Specific Volume FAQ
How is specific volume related to density?
Specific volume is 1 divided by density, so a density of 1,000 kg/m³ is a specific volume of 0.001 m³/kg.
How many m³/kg is 1 ft³/lb?
1 ft³/lb is about 0.062428 m³/kg.
Are cm³/g and L/kg the same?
Yes. Both equal 0.001 m³/kg.
What is the base unit for specific volume?
This converter uses cubic meter per kilogram (m³/kg) as the common base unit: every value is first converted to it and then to the target unit.
How do I convert between two specific volume units?
Choose the starting and target units, enter the value and read the result. By hand: convert to the base unit with the table, then divide by the target unit factor.
How many liters per kilogram are in 1 cubic meter per kilogram?
1 m³/kg = 1,000 L/kg.
How many cubic centimeters per gram are in 1 cubic meter per kilogram?
1 m³/kg = 1,000 cm³/g.
How many cubic feet per pound are in 1 cubic meter per kilogram?
1 m³/kg = 16.01846 ft³/lb.
Which specific volume units does this converter support?
It covers 6 units: cubic meter per kilogram (m³/kg), liter per kilogram (L/kg), cubic centimeter per gram (cm³/g), cubic foot per pound (ft³/lb), cubic foot per kilogram (ft³/kg), US gallon per pound (gal/lb).
How accurate is the specific volume converter?
Results are calculated at full double precision and shown to about 8 significant figures. Round the answer to the precision of your original measurement; a result cannot be more accurate than the number you started with.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)