Specific Gas Constant Calculator

Free calculate r_specific = r/m for ideal gases. determine gas constant per unit mass from universal gas constant and molar mass.

Input Parameters

Results

Select gas to calculate specific gas constant

Specific Gas Constant Formula

Formula

R_specific = R / M

Where:

  • • R_specific = specific gas constant (J/(kg·K))
  • • R = universal gas constant = 8.314 J/(mol·K)
  • • M = molar mass (kg/mol)

Common Values

  • • Air: 287 J/(kg·K)
  • • Nitrogen: 297 J/(kg·K)
  • • Oxygen: 260 J/(kg·K)
  • • Hydrogen: 4124 J/(kg·K)

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