Specific Volume Converter

Convert specific volume between cubic meters per kilogram, liters per kilogram, cubic centimeters per gram, and cubic feet per pound.

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Result

1000 Liter per kilogram (L/kg)

Quick reference

Cubic meter per kilogram (m³/kg)1 base units
Liter per kilogram (L/kg)0.001 base units
Cubic centimeter per gram (cm³/g)0.001 base units
Cubic foot per pound (ft³/lb)0.0624279606 base units
Cubic inch per pound (in³/lb)0.000036127292 base units
Cubic meter per gram (m³/g)1000 base units

About the Specific Volume Converter

Specific volume is the volume occupied by one unit of mass, the reciprocal of density. It appears in steam tables, refrigeration calculations, gas-law work, and material specifications. For example, liquid water is approximately 0.001 m³/kg, while 1 m³/kg is exactly 1,000 L/kg.

Convert a thermodynamic property instantly between SI and customary units: 1 ft³/lb is about 0.062428 m³/kg. Use the Density Converter when a specification is given as mass per volume, and use the Temperature Interval Converter when a process also reports a temperature change.

Frequently asked questions

How is specific volume related to density?

Specific volume v is the reciprocal of density ρ: v = 1/ρ, when consistent units are used.

How many liters per kilogram are in 1 m³/kg?

One cubic meter per kilogram equals exactly 1,000 liters per kilogram.

Where is specific volume used?

It is common in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, steam tables, and gas calculations.

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For a related calculation, use Dynamic Viscosity Converter to convert dynamic viscosity between pascal-seconds, millipascal-seconds, poise, centipoise, and customary shear units. Alternatively, use Density Converter to convert density accurately between kilograms per cubic meter, grams per cubic centimeter, kilograms per liter, pounds per cubic foot, and more.

For the underlying method, read Viscosity Explained: Dynamic vs. Kinematic and Why It Matters.