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Kg to litre

Instantly convert mass to volume for water, milk, oil, diesel, and more. Select a substance below to apply its reference density value and estimate the corresponding volume.

Kg to Litre Converter

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Resulting Volume:

1.000Litres

Based on Water density 1 kg/L (Pure drinking water)

Density
1.000 kg/L
Reference temperature
20°C
Formula
V = m ÷ ρ

How Mass Becomes Volume

Visual Volume Representation

1.00 L of liquid

Interactive Sliders

How to Calculate Volume

The formula is simple: divide mass by density. Drag the sliders below to see how changing either value affects the resulting volume in real-time.

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1.00=1÷1.00

V (L) =m (kg) ÷ρ (kg/L)

1.0 kg
0.1 kg50 kg
1.00 kg/L
0.10 kg/L3.00 kg/L

1.0 kg of substance with density 1.00 kg/L occupies 1.00 litres.

Visual Comparison

Volume Comparison Across Substances

See how equal mass (kg) fills different liquid volumes across 5 common materials.

Volume Comparison: Why 1 kg Doesn't Always Look the Same

Because density variation exists across different materials, a 1 kg block of honey is much smaller than a 1 kg bottle of cooking oil. Adjust the mass slider below to see how comparative volume changes based on substance type and mass.

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1 kg Volume Comparison (Industrial Chemicals & Solvents)

See how 1 kg of each substance in this category occupies different volumes

Acetone
1.276 L
0.784 kg/L
Ethanol (100%)
1.267 L
0.789 kg/L
Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)
1.272 L
0.786 kg/L
Methanol
1.263 L
0.792 kg/L
Glycerin
0.793 L
1.261 kg/L
Ethylene Glycol
0.898 L
1.113 kg/L
Propylene Glycol
0.965 L
1.036 kg/L
Toluene
1.153 L
0.867 kg/L
Xylene
1.157 L
0.864 kg/L
Mineral Spirits
1.282 L
0.780 kg/L
Turpentine
1.156 L
0.865 kg/L
Ammonia (28%)
1.111 L
0.900 kg/L
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)
0.901 L
1.110 kg/L
Sulfuric Acid (98%)
0.543 L
1.840 kg/L
Hydrochloric Acid (37%)
0.840 L
1.190 kg/L
Nitric Acid (68%)
0.709 L
1.410 kg/L
Sodium Hydroxide (50%)
0.660 L
1.515 kg/L
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Subcategories & Directory

Explore Master Density Categories

Filter through 25+ subcategories and 772 substances by density range and industry domain.

🏭17 chemicals

Industrial Chemicals & Solvents

0.780 - 1.840 kg/L

🛢️30 chemicals

Automotive Fluids

0.748 - 1.120 kg/L

🛒47 chemicals

Food & Groceries

0.410 - 1.425 kg/L

🥤12 chemicals

Beverages & Drinks

0.995 - 1.080 kg/L

🧼8 chemicals

Cleaning & Household Products

0.980 - 1.070 kg/L

🧴9 chemicals

Personal Care & Cosmetics

0.875 - 1.250 kg/L

🏗️24 chemicals

Construction & Building Materials

0.026 - 2.400 kg/L

⚙️14 chemicals

Molten Metals & Elements

1.584 - 19.770 kg/L

🌱11 chemicals

Agriculture, Soils & Gardening

0.200 - 1.400 kg/L

💧18 chemicals

Viscous Liquids & Resins

0.950 - 1.600 kg/L

20 chemicals

Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons

0.640 - 1.200 kg/L

🧪20 chemicals

Organic & Industrial Solvents

0.640 - 1.594 kg/L

⚗️20 chemicals

Acids & Corrosive Solutions

0.993 - 1.900 kg/L

🧼15 chemicals

Bases & Alkalis

0.728 - 2.211 kg/L

16 chemicals

Specialty & Polyols Chemicals

0.970 - 1.425 kg/L

⚙️16 chemicals

Transmission & Gear Oils

0.852 - 0.910 kg/L

🚗7 chemicals

Brake & Hydraulic Fluids

0.860 - 1.085 kg/L

❄️15 chemicals

Coolants & Antifreeze

0.980 - 1.120 kg/L

🔧18 chemicals

Automotive Additives & Specialty

0.760 - 1.100 kg/L

🥛31 chemicals

Dairy Products

0.320 - 1.300 kg/L

🫒30 chemicals

Cooking Oils & Fats

0.888 - 0.927 kg/L

🍯27 chemicals

Sweeteners & Syrups

0.560 - 1.450 kg/L

🌶️45 chemicals

Condiments & Sauces

0.910 - 1.250 kg/L

🍞31 chemicals

Baking Ingredients

0.500 - 1.250 kg/L

🧃33 chemicals

Beverages & Drinks (Expanded)

0.995 - 1.060 kg/L

🥕20 chemicals

Fruits & Vegetables (Processing)

1.005 - 1.250 kg/L

🏗️30 chemicals

Concrete & Cement Products

1.000 - 3.600 kg/L

🪨28 chemicals

Aggregates & Fill Materials

0.500 - 2.000 kg/L

🪵38 chemicals

Wood & Lumber

0.320 - 0.950 kg/L

🛡️30 chemicals

Insulation Materials

0.010 - 0.500 kg/L

🧱21 chemicals

Masonry & Block

1.100 - 2.800 kg/L

🏠20 chemicals

Roofing Materials

0.400 - 8.900 kg/L

🎨26 chemicals

Paints, Coatings & Sealants

0.780 - 1.500 kg/L

🔩25 chemicals

Adhesives, Mortars & Joint Compounds

0.900 - 2.000 kg/L

Thermal Physics

Effect of Temperature on Liquid Density

Demonstrating thermal expansion physics from 0°C freezing to 100°C boiling point.

Temperature & Thermal Expansion Simulator

Explore how temperature alters molecular density and spatial liquid volume

20 °C
20 °C
0°C (Freezing)50°C (Warm)100°C (Boiling)
Density (ρ)0.9982 kg/L
1 kg Volume1.0018 L
Density vs Temperature CurveSubstance: Water
Density Directory

Substance Density Directory

Interactive Density Directory

Search, sort, or filter 772 substances by density, category, or notes

Standard density values in kg/L for liquids, powders, industrial chemicals, and fuels
Substance Category Density 1 kg VolumeAction
AcetoneIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents0.784 kg/L1.276 LView Category →
Ethanol (100%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents0.789 kg/L1.267 LView Category →
Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents0.786 kg/L1.272 LView Category →
MethanolIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents0.792 kg/L1.263 LView Category →
GlycerinIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents1.261 kg/L0.793 LView Category →
Ethylene GlycolIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents1.113 kg/L0.898 LView Category →
Propylene GlycolIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents1.036 kg/L0.965 LView Category →
TolueneIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents0.867 kg/L1.153 LView Category →
XyleneIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents0.864 kg/L1.157 LView Category →
Mineral SpiritsIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents0.78 kg/L1.282 LView Category →
TurpentineIndustrial Chemicals & Solvents0.865 kg/L1.156 LView Category →
Ammonia (28%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents0.9 kg/L1.111 LView Category →
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents1.11 kg/L0.901 LView Category →
Sulfuric Acid (98%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents1.84 kg/L0.543 LView Category →
Hydrochloric Acid (37%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents1.19 kg/L0.840 LView Category →
Nitric Acid (68%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents1.41 kg/L0.709 LView Category →
Sodium Hydroxide (50%)Industrial Chemicals & Solvents1.515 kg/L0.660 LView Category →
Crude Oil (Light)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.85 kg/L1.176 LView Category →
Crude Oil (Heavy)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.94 kg/L1.064 LView Category →
Gasoline (87 Octane)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.72 - 0.775 kg/L1.337 LView Category →
Gasoline (91+ Octane)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.73 - 0.78 kg/L1.325 LView Category →
Diesel (#2)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.832 kg/L1.202 LView Category →
Biodiesel (B100)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.88 kg/L1.136 LView Category →
KerosenePetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.81 kg/L1.235 LView Category →
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.804 kg/L1.244 LView Category →
Heating Oil (#2)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.85 kg/L1.176 LView Category →
Heavy Fuel Oil (#6)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.98 kg/L1.020 LView Category →
NaphthaPetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.7 kg/L1.429 LView Category →
Petrolatum (Vaseline)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.85 kg/L1.176 LView Category →
Mineral Oil (Light)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.84 kg/L1.190 LView Category →
Mineral Oil (Heavy)Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.88 kg/L1.136 LView Category →
Paraffin WaxPetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.9 kg/L1.111 LView Category →
Asphalt/BitumenPetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons1.03 kg/L0.971 LView Category →
Petroleum CokePetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons1.2 kg/L0.833 LView Category →
Petroleum EtherPetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.64 kg/L1.563 LView Category →
White SpiritPetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.78 kg/L1.282 LView Category →
VarsolPetroleum Products & Hydrocarbons0.77 kg/L1.299 LView Category →
AcetoneOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.784 kg/L1.276 LView Category →
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)Organic & Industrial Solvents0.805 kg/L1.242 LView Category →
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)Organic & Industrial Solvents0.801 kg/L1.248 LView Category →
CyclohexanoneOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.948 kg/L1.055 LView Category →
TolueneOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.867 kg/L1.153 LView Category →
XyleneOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.864 kg/L1.157 LView Category →
BenzeneOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.879 kg/L1.138 LView Category →
Ethyl AcetateOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.902 kg/L1.109 LView Category →
Butyl AcetateOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.882 kg/L1.134 LView Category →
Isopropyl AcetateOrganic & Industrial Solvents0.872 kg/L1.147 LView Category →
Dichloromethane (DCM)Organic & Industrial Solvents1.325 kg/L0.755 LView Category →
ChloroformOrganic & Industrial Solvents1.489 kg/L0.672 LView Category →
Carbon TetrachlorideOrganic & Industrial Solvents1.594 kg/L0.627 LView Category →

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Conversion Guides & Technical Articles

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Engine Oil Viscosity Comparison

Compare viscosity grades at 40°C (cold startup) and 100°C (operating temperature)

Viscosity (cSt)
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
SAE 0W-20
40°C: 45 cSt
100°C: 8.5 cSt
SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-30
40°C: 55 cSt
100°C: 10.5 cSt
SAE 0W-30
SAE 0W-40
40°C: 72 cSt
100°C: 14 cSt
SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-20
40°C: 49 cSt
100°C: 8.8 cSt
SAE 5W-20
SAE 5W-30
40°C: 62 cSt
100°C: 10.8 cSt
SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-40
40°C: 82 cSt
100°C: 14.2 cSt
SAE 5W-40
SAE 10W-30
40°C: 78 cSt
100°C: 11 cSt
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
40°C: 95 cSt
100°C: 14.5 cSt
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
40°C: 115 cSt
100°C: 15 cSt
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-50
40°C: 165 cSt
100°C: 19 cSt
SAE 20W-50
SAE 30
40°C: 90 cSt
100°C: 11.5 cSt
SAE 30
SAE 40
40°C: 140 cSt
100°C: 14.8 cSt
SAE 40
SAE 50
40°C: 200 cSt
100°C: 19.5 cSt
SAE 50
SAE 60
40°C: 260 cSt
100°C: 24.5 cSt
SAE 60
@ 40°C (Cold)
@ 100°C (Hot)
Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert kilograms to litres?+
To convert kilograms (kg) to litres (L), divide the mass by the substance's density. Formula: Volume (L) = Mass (kg) ÷ Density (kg/L).
Is 1 kg always equal to 1 litre?+
No. Kilograms measure mass, whereas litres measure spatial volume. They are only equal for substances with a density of exactly 1.00 kg/L, like pure water at 4°C.