Specific Volume Converter
Enter a value below to convert between metric, imperial, and standard specific volume units.
Convert Specific Volume
Enter a value and select the units to convert between cubic meters per kilogram, liters per kilogram, and cubic centimeters per gram.
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Common Specific Volume Reference Points
Here are some common specific volume values in Cubic Meter per Kilogram (m³/kg), Liter per Kilogram (L/kg), and Cubic Centimeter per Gram (cm³/g). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Description | Cubic Meter per Kilogram (m³/kg) | Liter per Kilogram (L/kg) | Cubic Centimeter per Gram (cm³/g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic meter per kilogram unit | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 5 cubic meters per kilogram | 5 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 10 cubic meters per kilogram benchmark | 10 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 25 cubic meters per kilogram | 25 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| 50 cubic meters per kilogram | 50 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 100 cubic meters per kilogram reference | 100 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Specific Volume Conversion Formulas
Use the following formulas to convert between cubic meters per kilogram, liters per kilogram, and cubic centimeters per gram.
All specific volume conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Cubic Meter per Kilogram) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.
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Category Conversion Matrix
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Specific Volume Unit Definitions & Symbols
Cubic Meter per Kilogram (m³/kg)
SISI unit of specific volume (reciprocal of density).
Liter per Kilogram (L/kg)
METRICEqual to 0.001 m³/kg.
Cubic Centimeter per Gram (cm³/g)
METRICCGS specific volume equal to 0.001 m³/kg.
Cubic Foot per Pound (ft³/lb)
US CUSTOMARYImperial/US thermodynamic specific volume unit (≈ 0.062428 m³/kg).
US Gallon per Pound (gal/lb)
US CUSTOMARYEqual to 3.785411784 L per 0.45359237 kg.
References
- [1]NIST HB 133 StandardNIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
- [2]BIPM SI BrochureBIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
- [3]NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9: Factors for Units Listed by Kind of Quantity or Field of Science