1. Convert to base units
m3/kg = input value x input unit factor
Every supported specific volume unit is stored as a factor relative to cubic meters per kilogram.
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Specific Volume Unit Converter
Convert specific volume units for fluids, gases, thermodynamics, steam tables, material properties, and engineering calculations.
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Enter a value, choose the starting unit, and select a target unit. The full specific volume conversion table updates automatically.
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Compare the entered value across SI, metric, imperial, and thermodynamics specific volume units.
Common conversions
Useful specific volume conversion factors
| Conversion | Factor | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| m3/kg to ft3/lb | ft3/lb = m3/kg x 16.0184634 | Steam tables and gas data |
| ft3/lb to m3/kg | m3/kg = ft3/lb x 0.06242796 | Imperial to SI thermodynamics |
| L/kg to m3/kg | m3/kg = L/kg / 1000 | Fluid property data |
| cm3/g to m3/kg | m3/kg = cm3/g x 0.001 | Material data |
| in3/lb to m3/kg | m3/kg = in3/lb x 0.0000361273 | Small imperial units |
| m3/kg to L/kg | L/kg = m3/kg x 1000 | Readable metric values |
How it works
Specific volume conversion method
2. Convert to target units
target value = base value / target unit factor
The selected result and table values are calculated from the same base value.
3. Check precision
rounding depends on scale
Very small and very large values use compact scientific notation to stay readable.
FAQ
Specific volume converter questions
How do you convert m3/kg to ft3/lb?
Multiply m3/kg by 16.0184634 to convert to ft3/lb.
How is specific volume related to density?
Specific volume is the reciprocal of density when units are consistent.
Is cm3/g the same as mL/g?
Yes. One cubic centimeter is equal to one milliliter, so cm3/g and mL/g are numerically equivalent.
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