Specific Volume Converter
Convert from specific volume units such as cubic meters per kilogram (m³/kg), cubic centimeters per gram (cm³/g), and cubic feet per pound (ft³/lb). Useful in thermodynamics, fluid flow, and engineering calculations.
Result
L/kg
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Conversion Formula
1 m³/kg 1.000000 × 1000 → 1000.000000 L/kg
About Specific Volume
Specific volume is the amount of volume that an unit mass of material occupies. It is the reciprocal of density and finds extensive application in thermodynamics, particularly in steam and gas calculations.
- m³/kg – SI specific volume unit.
- L/kg, mL/g – Metric conversion units often used in chemistry and the laboratory.
- ft³/lb, in³/lb – Units of Imperial origin used in fluid mechanics and HVAC.
- gal/lb – Sometimes used to express liquid volume in terms of weight.
Specific Volume Units
Specific volume is a physical property that specifies the volume of a unit mass of a material. It is the inverse of density and is a fundamental property in fields such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science. Accurate measurement of specific volume is critical in applications including engine performance, HVAC, and chemical processing.
The SI unit for specific volume is the cubic meter per kilogram (m³/kg). However, depending on context or region, several other units are commonly used to express specific volume.
Standard Units of Specific Volume
- Cubic meter per kilogram (m³/kg): The SI unit, which is commonly used in scientific and engineering practice.
- Liter per kilogram (L/kg): A metric unit commonly used in laboratory and industrial practice.
- Milliliter per gram (mL/g): Handy for measurements on a very small scale, common in pharmaceuticals and food science.
- Cubic foot per pound (ft³/lb): Imperial unit common in the United States, widespread in aerospace and thermodynamics applications.
- Cubic inch per pound (in³/lb): Commonly utilized in mechanical engineering and manufacturing for small components.
- Gallon (US) per pound (gal/lb): Common in American industrial and fluid systems.
- Gallon (UK) per pound (gal(UK)/lb): Used in British engineering and industrial practice.
Correct understanding and application of the specific volume unit are very important to ensure accurate calculations, efficient system design, and good communication in both scientific and industrial environments.