diff --git a/i3/i3status.conf b/i3/i3status.conf
index 4324c56..3907caf 100644
--- a/i3/i3status.conf
+++ b/i3/i3status.conf
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ load {
 }
 volume master {
   format = "V:%volume"
+  format_muted = "V: 0%"
   device = "default"
   mixer = "Master"
   mixer_idx = 0