### Question
How is the "AV" defined?


### Answer
The term **AV** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6313* as follows -

> the adjusted volume (ft[3](#6313_3_target)) (defined as 1.63 x frozen temperature compartment volume (ft[3](#6313_3_target)) + chilled temperature compartment volume (ft[3](#6313_3_target))) with compartment volumes measured in accordance with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Standard HRF1–1979

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6313*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A&ndash;1-Certain Industrial Equipment**

