Why does polarizability have units of volume?

[Steven Hanna]

Not sure if I'm posting in the wrong place.

 

[jim mcnamara]

Not sure but try this:

http://www.knowledgedoor.com/2/units_and_constants_handbook/electric_polarizability.html

If this is what you are referencing we can go from there.

 

[lekh2003]

Not sure but try this:

http://www.knowledgedoor.com/2/units_and_constants_handbook/electric_polarizability.html

If this is what you are referencing we can go from there.

It could be this, but those equations only refer to area in the form $m^2$. Not sure what OP is referring to. We need more information.

 

[Lord Jestocost]

The unit (Length)³ for the polarizability comes out when using the CGS system. Have a look at https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/units-of-polarizability.887616/