What is specific volume?

Specific volume is the volume occupied by a unit of mass of a substance, written v = V / m. It is the reciprocal of density.

What is the formula for specific volume?

Specific volume equals volume divided by mass, v = V / m, commonly expressed in cubic meters per kilogram.

How is specific volume related to density?

Specific volume is the reciprocal of density: v = 1 / ρ. A substance with a high density has a low specific volume, and vice versa.

How do I convert m3/kg to cm3/g?

Multiply the m3/kg value by 1000 to get cm3/g, since the two units are related by the same factor as density conversions in reverse.

How do I convert cm3/g to m3/kg?

Divide the cm3/g value by 1000 to get m3/kg.

Is L/kg the same as cm3/g?

Yes. One liter per kilogram is numerically identical to one cubic centimeter per gram, since both equal 0.001 cubic meters per kilogram.

How do I convert ft3/lb to m3/kg?

Multiply the ft3/lb value by approximately 0.0624280 to get m3/kg.

Where is specific volume used?

Specific volume is widely used in thermodynamics and steam tables to describe the state of gases, vapors and refrigerants, since it varies with temperature and pressure.

What is the specific volume of water at room temperature?

Water at around 4 degrees Celsius has a density close to 1000 kg per cubic meter, giving a specific volume of about 0.001 m3/kg.

How accurate is this specific volume converter?

All conversions are calculated internally in m3/kg using standard defined constants, with results rounded to up to 10 decimal places.

Does specific volume change with temperature?

Yes, especially for gases and vapors. As temperature rises, most substances expand, increasing their volume for the same mass and therefore increasing specific volume.

What units is specific volume measured in?

Specific volume is measured in volume per unit mass, such as m3/kg or L/kg in metric units, or ft3/lb and gallons per pound in US customary units.

Can this tool handle negative or scientific notation values?

Yes, decimals and scientific notation such as 1.5e-3 are supported, though volume and mass are generally treated as positive magnitudes.

Is ConvertGPT's specific volume converter free to use?

Yes, it is completely free, requires no registration, and runs entirely in your browser with no usage limits.

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Work out specific volume from a substance's volume and mass, then convert the result into m3/kg, cm3/g, L/kg, ft3/lb, gallons per pound and more — all calculated instantly in your browser.

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0.00125m3/kg

v = V / m = 0.01 / 8 = 0.00125 m3/kg

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cm3/g

1000cm3/g

cm3/g = m3/kg × 1000

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