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
Select mass and substance for instant volume calculation
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 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.
Interactive Formula Playground
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1.00=1÷1.00
V (L) =m (kg) ÷ρ (kg/L)
1.0 kg of substance with density 1.00 kg/L occupies 1.00 litres.
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.
1 kg Volume Comparison (Industrial Chemicals & Solvents)
See how 1 kg of each substance in this category occupies different volumes
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Explore Master Density Categories
Filter through 25+ subcategories and 772 substances by density range and industry domain.
Industrial Chemicals & Solvents
0.780 - 1.840 kg/L
Automotive Fluids
0.748 - 1.120 kg/L
Food & Groceries
0.410 - 1.425 kg/L
Beverages & Drinks
0.995 - 1.080 kg/L
Cleaning & Household Products
0.980 - 1.070 kg/L
Personal Care & Cosmetics
0.875 - 1.250 kg/L
Construction & Building Materials
0.026 - 2.400 kg/L
Molten Metals & Elements
1.584 - 19.770 kg/L
Agriculture, Soils & Gardening
0.200 - 1.400 kg/L
Viscous Liquids & Resins
0.950 - 1.600 kg/L
Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons
0.640 - 1.200 kg/L
Organic & Industrial Solvents
0.640 - 1.594 kg/L
Acids & Corrosive Solutions
0.993 - 1.900 kg/L
Bases & Alkalis
0.728 - 2.211 kg/L
Specialty & Polyols Chemicals
0.970 - 1.425 kg/L
Transmission & Gear Oils
0.852 - 0.910 kg/L
Brake & Hydraulic Fluids
0.860 - 1.085 kg/L
Coolants & Antifreeze
0.980 - 1.120 kg/L
Automotive Additives & Specialty
0.760 - 1.100 kg/L
Dairy Products
0.320 - 1.300 kg/L
Cooking Oils & Fats
0.888 - 0.927 kg/L
Sweeteners & Syrups
0.560 - 1.450 kg/L
Condiments & Sauces
0.910 - 1.250 kg/L
Baking Ingredients
0.500 - 1.250 kg/L
Beverages & Drinks (Expanded)
0.995 - 1.060 kg/L
Fruits & Vegetables (Processing)
1.005 - 1.250 kg/L
Concrete & Cement Products
1.000 - 3.600 kg/L
Aggregates & Fill Materials
0.500 - 2.000 kg/L
Wood & Lumber
0.320 - 0.950 kg/L
Insulation Materials
0.010 - 0.500 kg/L
Masonry & Block
1.100 - 2.800 kg/L
Roofing Materials
0.400 - 8.900 kg/L
Paints, Coatings & Sealants
0.780 - 1.500 kg/L
Adhesives, Mortars & Joint Compounds
0.900 - 2.000 kg/L
Effect of Temperature on Liquid Density
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Temperature & Thermal Expansion Simulator
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Substance Density Directory
Interactive Density Directory
Search, sort, or filter 772 substances by density, category, or notes
| Substance ↕ | Category ↕ | Density ↕ | 1 kg Volume | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.784 kg/L | 1.276 L | View Category → |
| Ethanol (100%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.789 kg/L | 1.267 L | View Category → |
| Isopropyl Alcohol (99%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.786 kg/L | 1.272 L | View Category → |
| Methanol | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.792 kg/L | 1.263 L | View Category → |
| Glycerin | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.261 kg/L | 0.793 L | View Category → |
| Ethylene Glycol | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.113 kg/L | 0.898 L | View Category → |
| Propylene Glycol | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.036 kg/L | 0.965 L | View Category → |
| Toluene | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.867 kg/L | 1.153 L | View Category → |
| Xylene | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.864 kg/L | 1.157 L | View Category → |
| Mineral Spirits | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.78 kg/L | 1.282 L | View Category → |
| Turpentine | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.865 kg/L | 1.156 L | View Category → |
| Ammonia (28%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 0.9 kg/L | 1.111 L | View Category → |
| Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.11 kg/L | 0.901 L | View Category → |
| Sulfuric Acid (98%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.84 kg/L | 0.543 L | View Category → |
| Hydrochloric Acid (37%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.19 kg/L | 0.840 L | View Category → |
| Nitric Acid (68%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.41 kg/L | 0.709 L | View Category → |
| Sodium Hydroxide (50%) | Industrial Chemicals & Solvents | 1.515 kg/L | 0.660 L | View Category → |
| Crude Oil (Light) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.85 kg/L | 1.176 L | View Category → |
| Crude Oil (Heavy) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.94 kg/L | 1.064 L | View Category → |
| Gasoline (87 Octane) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.72 - 0.775 kg/L | 1.337 L | View Category → |
| Gasoline (91+ Octane) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.73 - 0.78 kg/L | 1.325 L | View Category → |
| Diesel (#2) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.832 kg/L | 1.202 L | View Category → |
| Biodiesel (B100) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.88 kg/L | 1.136 L | View Category → |
| Kerosene | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.81 kg/L | 1.235 L | View Category → |
| Jet Fuel (Jet A-1) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.804 kg/L | 1.244 L | View Category → |
| Heating Oil (#2) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.85 kg/L | 1.176 L | View Category → |
| Heavy Fuel Oil (#6) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.98 kg/L | 1.020 L | View Category → |
| Naphtha | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.7 kg/L | 1.429 L | View Category → |
| Petrolatum (Vaseline) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.85 kg/L | 1.176 L | View Category → |
| Mineral Oil (Light) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.84 kg/L | 1.190 L | View Category → |
| Mineral Oil (Heavy) | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.88 kg/L | 1.136 L | View Category → |
| Paraffin Wax | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.9 kg/L | 1.111 L | View Category → |
| Asphalt/Bitumen | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 1.03 kg/L | 0.971 L | View Category → |
| Petroleum Coke | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 1.2 kg/L | 0.833 L | View Category → |
| Petroleum Ether | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.64 kg/L | 1.563 L | View Category → |
| White Spirit | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.78 kg/L | 1.282 L | View Category → |
| Varsol | Petroleum Products & Hydrocarbons | 0.77 kg/L | 1.299 L | View Category → |
| Acetone | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.784 kg/L | 1.276 L | View Category → |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.805 kg/L | 1.242 L | View Category → |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.801 kg/L | 1.248 L | View Category → |
| Cyclohexanone | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.948 kg/L | 1.055 L | View Category → |
| Toluene | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.867 kg/L | 1.153 L | View Category → |
| Xylene | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.864 kg/L | 1.157 L | View Category → |
| Benzene | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.879 kg/L | 1.138 L | View Category → |
| Ethyl Acetate | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.902 kg/L | 1.109 L | View Category → |
| Butyl Acetate | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.882 kg/L | 1.134 L | View Category → |
| Isopropyl Acetate | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 0.872 kg/L | 1.147 L | View Category → |
| Dichloromethane (DCM) | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 1.325 kg/L | 0.755 L | View Category → |
| Chloroform | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 1.489 kg/L | 0.672 L | View Category → |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Organic & Industrial Solvents | 1.594 kg/L | 0.627 L | View Category → |
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Conversion Guides & Technical Articles
Density Table of Common Substances (kg/L) | Reference Guide
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The Ultimate Guide to Converting Kilograms to Litres
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Comprehensive Liquid Density Chart (2026 Reference)
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