(R) A constant R equal to PV/(nT) for
ideal gases , where the pressure, volume, moles, and temperature of the gas are P, V, n, and T, respectively. The value and units of R depend on the units of P, V, and T. Commonly used values and units of R include: 82.055 cm
3 atm K
-1 mol
-1; 0.082055 L atm mol
-1 K
-1; 8.31434 J mol
-1 K
-1; 1.9872 cal K
-1 mol
-1; 8314.34 L Pa mol
-1 K
-1; 8.31434 Pa m
3 mol
-1 K
-1.