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Specific Volume Converter
Convert between m³/kg, ft³/lb for specific volume.
Universal Specific Volume Converter
About specific volume conversions
Specific volume conversions are used in thermodynamics, refrigeration, HVAC, and fluid mechanics. Our converter covers cubic meters per kilogram and cubic feet per pound. Specific volume is the inverse of density and measures volume occupied per unit mass. Whether you are working with steam tables, refrigerants, or gas laws, this converter provides accurate conversions.
Most popular specific volume conversions
Available units
Popular specific volume conversions (2 total)
Unit definitions
Cubic Meter per Kilogram (m³/kg)
Specific volume - volume per unit mass.
Origin: Thermodynamics standard.
Current use: Thermodynamics, Gas laws, Engineering
Cubic Foot per Pound (ft³/lb)
1 ft³/lb = 0.062428 m³/kg.
Origin: US engineering standard.
Current use: US thermodynamics, HVAC, Refrigeration
Common uses for specific volume conversions
Used for thermodynamics, steam tables, refrigerants, gas laws, and HVAC calculations.
Frequently asked questions about specific volume
How many ft³/lb is 1 m³/kg?+
1 m³/kg equals approximately 16.0185 ft³/lb.
What is specific volume?+
Specific volume is volume per unit mass; it is the reciprocal of density.
Which units are supported?+
Cubic meters per kilogram and cubic feet per pound.