Specific Volume Converter

Convert specific volume units including cubic meters per kilogram, liters per kilogram, cubic feet per pound, cubic inches per pound, gallons per pound, and more.

Convert Specific Volume

1 cubic meter per kilogram = 16.0185 cubic feet per pound
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Common specific volume conversions

Cubic meters per kilogram to cubic feet per pound:
1 m³/kg = 16.0185 ft³/lb

Cubic feet per pound to cubic meters per kilogram:
1 ft³/lb = 0.062428 m³/kg

Liters per kilogram to cubic meters per kilogram:
1 L/kg = 0.001 m³/kg

Cubic inches per pound to cubic feet per pound:
1 in³/lb = 0.000578704 ft³/lb

Where specific volume conversions are used

Specific volume conversions are useful for steam tables, gas properties, thermodynamics, HVAC, fluids, density relationships, process engineering, compressors, boilers, and material property calculations.

Use this converter when comparing metric, U.S. customary, fluid, gas, and thermodynamic specific volume units.

What your specific volume result means

Your result shows the entered specific volume converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The calculator also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For engineering and thermodynamic work, make sure the specific volume unit matches your steam table, gas property chart, formula, or equipment specification.

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Frequently asked questions

What is specific volume?

Specific volume is the amount of volume occupied by one unit of mass.

What is the SI unit of specific volume?

The common SI unit of specific volume is cubic meters per kilogram, abbreviated as m³/kg.

Is specific volume related to density?

Yes. Specific volume is the inverse of density when the units are consistent.

How many cubic feet per pound are in one cubic meter per kilogram?

One cubic meter per kilogram equals approximately 16.0185 cubic feet per pound.

Can I convert negative specific volume values?

This converter is designed for specific volume magnitude conversions, so it uses non-negative values.