Popular specific volume conversions
- Cubic meters per kilogram to cubic feet per pound1 m³/kg = 16.0185 ft³/lb
- Cubic meters per kilogram to liters per kilogram1 m³/kg = 1,000 L/kg
- Cubic feet per pound to cubic meters per kilogram1 ft³/lb = 0.062428 m³/kg
- Cubic feet per pound to liters per kilogram1 ft³/lb = 62.428 L/kg
- Liters per kilogram to cubic meters per kilogram1 L/kg = 0.001 m³/kg
- Liters per kilogram to cubic feet per pound1 L/kg = 0.0160185 ft³/lb
About specific volume units
Specific volume is the reciprocal of density — the volume one unit of mass occupies. It is widely used in steam tables and thermodynamics.
Specific Volume unit reference
| Unit | Symbol | Value in m³/kg | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubic meter per kilogram | m³/kg | 1 m³/kg | SI |
| Liter per kilogram | L/kg | 0.001 m³/kg | Metric |
| Cubic centimeter per gram | cm³/g | 0.001 m³/kg | SI |
| Liter per gram | L/g | 1 m³/kg | Metric |
| Cubic foot per pound | ft³/lb | 0.062427961 m³/kg | US customary |
| Cubic inch per pound | in³/lb | 0.000036127292 m³/kg | US customary |
| US gallon per pound | gal/lb | 0.0083454045 m³/kg | US customary |
Frequently asked questions
What is the SI unit of specific volume?
This converter uses the cubic meter per kilogram (m³/kg) as its reference unit; every other unit is defined relative to it.
How many specific volume units can I convert?
7 units are supported here, across SI, Metric, US customary systems. Every pair can be converted in both directions.
Does this specific volume converter work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, every calculation runs locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.