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Convert Liters to Kilograms

Volume and mass rely directly on substance density (m = V × ρ). Watch liquid rise in the graduated cylinder, test custom densities, and observe scale deflection in real-time.

ρ = 1.000 kg/L
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Fine-tune Substance DensityKilograms per liter (kg/L) or g/cm³
kg/L
0.5 (Gas/Vapor)1.0 (Water)1.5 (Heavy syrups)2.0+ (Metals/Slurry)
L (Liters)
Calculated Mass (Weight)
5.0000kg
Physics Formula:Mass = Volume × Density
Direct Math:5.00 L × 1.000 kg/L = 5.000 kg
Grams (g)
5,000 g
Pounds (lbs)
11.023 lbs
Ounces (oz)
176.37 oz
US Gallons (gal)
1.321 gal

Fluid Volume & Density Simulation

Pure Water

Simulated meniscus height reflects volume capacity (0L – 50L scale).

Equilibrium Balance Scale

BALANCED (1:1 WATER)
VOLMASS
Deflection: 0.0°

Beam tilts clockwise if substance is heavier than water (ρ > 1), counter-clockwise if lighter (ρ < 1).

How LitersToKg.com Works

Every result comes from one physics rule — mass equals volume multiplied by density — applied instantly in your browser.

  1. Choose a liquid

    Pick water, milk, honey, oils, fuels or household chemicals from the list, or set your own density with the fine-tune slider.

  2. Enter a volume or mass

    Type liters to get kilograms, or switch direction to turn kilograms into liters. The presets and volume slider fill in common amounts.

  3. Read and verify the result

    See the mass or volume with the exact arithmetic shown, plus grams, pounds, ounces and US gallons — and watch the cylinder and balance scale react.

Water Liters to Kilograms Chart

1 L = 1 kg (Water at 4°C)
Liters (L)Kilograms (kg)Pounds (lb)Quick Apply
0.5 L0.500 kg1.102 lb
1 L1.000 kg2.205 lb
2 L2.000 kg4.409 lb
5 L5.000 kg11.023 lb
10 L10.000 kg22.046 lb
20 L20.000 kg44.092 lb

Common Substance Density Table

1 Liter weight
SubstanceDensity (ρ)Weight of 1 LiterAction
Pure Water1.000 kg/L1.00 kg
Whole Cow's Milk1.032 kg/L1.032 kg
Olive Oil0.918 kg/L0.918 kg
Gasoline / Petrol0.745 kg/L0.745 kg
Pure Natural Honey1.420 kg/L1.420 kg
Seawater (3.5% salinity)1.025 kg/L1.025 kg

Understanding the Formula: Liters to Kilograms

Volume vs. Mass

A Liter (L) is a measure of 3-dimensional volume (1,000 cubic centimeters), whereas a Kilogram (kg) is a measure of mass. You cannot convert between them without knowing the substance's density.

The Density Formula

The fundamental relationship is:
Mass (kg) = Volume (L) × Density (kg/L)Conversely, Volume (L) = Mass (kg) / Density.

Why Oil Floats on Water

Because olive oil has a density of ~0.92 kg/L, 1 liter of oil weighs only 0.92 kg compared to 1.0 kg of water. Less mass in identical volume causes it to float on top.

Specialized Calculators

Specialized Density & Volume Subtools

Choose from 140+ substance-specific converters, density calculators, and unit tools with customized physics parameters.

Liters to Kilograms Converter

Turn liters into kg with the density.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Custom Density Converter

Work it out with your own density.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Specific Gravity Converter

Work it out from specific gravity.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Temperature-Based Converter

Use the density at the heat you pick.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Pressure-Based Converter

Use the density at the pressure you pick.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Bulk Density Converter

Use bulk density for loose goods.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Compacted Material Converter

Add how tight the load is packed.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Density Calculator

Find density from mass and volume.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Density Unit Converter

Change a density to a new unit.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Specific Gravity Calculator

Compare a density with that of water.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Net Mass Converter

Take off the pack weight first.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Batch Conversion Calculator

Convert a list of weights at once.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Recipe Mass-to-Volume Converter

Convert each ingredient on its own.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Substance Volume Comparison Tool

Compare the volume of the same mass.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Density Range Calculator

See the low and high volume.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Conversion Uncertainty Calculator

Add a margin for error.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Conversion Table Generator

Make a table for one substance.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Printable Conversion Chart Generator

Make a chart you can print.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Water kg to Liters Converter

Water density set by temperature.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Distilled Water kg to Liters Converter

Pick the water temperature.

ρ ≈ 0.998 kg/L

Seawater kg to Liters Converter

Set the salt and the temperature.

ρ ≈ 1.025 kg/L

Brine kg to Liters Converter

Set how much salt it holds.

ρ ≈ 1.15 kg/L

Ice kg to Liters Converter

Find the volume of solid ice.

ρ ≈ 0.917 kg/L

Snow kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your snow.

ρ ≈ 0.2 kg/L

Milk kg to Liters Converter

Pick the milk and the temperature.

ρ ≈ 1.032 kg/L

Cream kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your cream.

ρ ≈ 0.994 kg/L

Yogurt kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type of yogurt.

ρ ≈ 1.06 kg/L

Condensed Milk kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.28 kg/L

Evaporated Milk kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.07 kg/L

Cooking Oil kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type of oil.

ρ ≈ 0.92 kg/L

Olive Oil kg to Liters Converter

Density set by temperature.

ρ ≈ 0.918 kg/L

Sunflower Oil kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the oil.

ρ ≈ 0.92 kg/L

Canola Oil kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the oil.

ρ ≈ 0.92 kg/L

Coconut Oil kg to Liters Converter

Pick solid or liquid and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.924 kg/L

Soybean Oil kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the oil.

ρ ≈ 0.922 kg/L

Palm Oil kg to Liters Converter

Pick solid or liquid and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.915 kg/L

Butter kg to Liters Converter

Pick solid or melted butter.

ρ ≈ 0.911 kg/L

Ghee kg to Liters Converter

Density set by temperature.

ρ ≈ 0.905 kg/L

Honey kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of honey.

ρ ≈ 1.42 kg/L

Maple Syrup kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the syrup.

ρ ≈ 1.33 kg/L

Molasses kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.41 kg/L

Sugar Syrup kg to Liters Converter

Set how much sugar it holds.

ρ ≈ 1.25 kg/L

Fruit Juice kg to Liters Converter

Pick the juice and its strength.

ρ ≈ 1.05 kg/L

Vinegar kg to Liters Converter

Set how strong it is.

ρ ≈ 1.01 kg/L

Soy Sauce kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.15 kg/L

Liquid Egg kg to Liters Converter

Pick whole egg, yolk or white.

ρ ≈ 1.03 kg/L

Flour kg to Liters Converter

Pick the flour and how you fill the cup.

ρ ≈ 0.53 kg/L

Granulated Sugar kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of sugar.

ρ ≈ 0.85 kg/L

Brown Sugar kg to Liters Converter

Pick loose or packed.

ρ ≈ 0.82 kg/L

Powdered Sugar kg to Liters Converter

Pick sifted or packed.

ρ ≈ 0.56 kg/L

Salt kg to Liters Converter

Pick the salt type and bulk density.

ρ ≈ 1.22 kg/L

Rice kg to Liters Converter

Pick the rice and raw or cooked.

ρ ≈ 0.85 kg/L

Oats kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type of oats.

ρ ≈ 0.41 kg/L

Wheat kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of grain.

ρ ≈ 0.77 kg/L

Corn kg to Liters Converter

Pick whole grain or ground corn.

ρ ≈ 0.72 kg/L

Barley kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of grain.

ρ ≈ 0.65 kg/L

Lentils kg to Liters Converter

Pick the lentil and raw or cooked.

ρ ≈ 0.82 kg/L

Beans kg to Liters Converter

Pick the bean and raw or cooked.

ρ ≈ 0.78 kg/L

Coffee Beans kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of the beans.

ρ ≈ 0.4 kg/L

Ground Coffee kg to Liters Converter

Add the grind and how it is packed.

ρ ≈ 0.38 kg/L

Cocoa Powder kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of the powder.

ρ ≈ 0.52 kg/L

Milk Powder kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type of powder.

ρ ≈ 0.48 kg/L

Animal Feed kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of your feed.

ρ ≈ 0.6 kg/L

Diesel kg to Liters Converter

Set the fuel density and heat.

ρ ≈ 0.832 kg/L

Petrol / Gasoline kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your fuel grade.

ρ ≈ 0.745 kg/L

Kerosene kg to Liters Converter

Density set by temperature.

ρ ≈ 0.82 kg/L

Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type of jet fuel.

ρ ≈ 0.804 kg/L

Biodiesel kg to Liters Converter

Set the blend and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.88 kg/L

Heating Oil kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the oil.

ρ ≈ 0.86 kg/L

Fuel Oil kg to Liters Converter

Pick the grade and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.89 kg/L

Ethanol kg to Liters Converter

Set the strength and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.789 kg/L

Methanol kg to Liters Converter

Density set by temperature.

ρ ≈ 0.792 kg/L

LPG kg to Liters Converter

Set the gas mix and its state.

ρ ≈ 0.54 kg/L

Propane kg to Liters Converter

Set the state, heat and pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.493 kg/L

Butane kg to Liters Converter

Set the state, heat and pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.573 kg/L

LNG kg to Liters Converter

Set the gas mix and how cold it is.

ρ ≈ 0.45 kg/L

Lubricating Oil kg to Liters Converter

Pick the grade and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.88 kg/L

Hydraulic Fluid kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 0.87 kg/L

Paint kg to Liters Converter

Use the density on the paint label.

ρ ≈ 1.3 kg/L

Primer kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.25 kg/L

Varnish kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 0.95 kg/L

Epoxy Resin kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the resin.

ρ ≈ 1.15 kg/L

Epoxy Hardener kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the hardener.

ρ ≈ 0.98 kg/L

Mixed Epoxy kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of the final mix.

ρ ≈ 1.1 kg/L

Adhesive kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.08 kg/L

Solvent kg to Liters Converter

Pick the solvent and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.82 kg/L

Acetone kg to Liters Converter

Density set by temperature.

ρ ≈ 0.784 kg/L

Isopropyl Alcohol kg to Liters Converter

Set the strength and the heat.

ρ ≈ 0.786 kg/L

Glycerin kg to Liters Converter

Set the purity and the heat.

ρ ≈ 1.26 kg/L

Antifreeze kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type and the mix ratio.

ρ ≈ 1.11 kg/L

Liquid Detergent kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.05 kg/L

Liquid Fertilizer kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your brand.

ρ ≈ 1.2 kg/L

Chemical Solution kg to Liters Converter

Set what is in it and how strong.

ρ ≈ 1.1 kg/L

Gas kg to Liters Converter

Pick the gas, heat and pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.0012 kg/L

Air kg to Liters Converter

Add heat, pressure and damp air.

ρ ≈ 0.001225 kg/L

Oxygen kg to Liters Converter

Set the heat and the pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.001429 kg/L

Nitrogen kg to Liters Converter

Set the heat and the pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.00125 kg/L

Carbon Dioxide kg to Liters Converter

Set its state and the pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.001977 kg/L

Helium kg to Liters Converter

Set the heat and the pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.000178 kg/L

Hydrogen kg to Liters Converter

Set the heat and the pressure.

ρ ≈ 0.000089 kg/L

Sand kg to Liters Converter

Add how wet and how packed it is.

ρ ≈ 1.6 kg/L

Gravel kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of the stone.

ρ ≈ 1.68 kg/L

Crushed Stone kg to Liters Converter

Pick the size and bulk density.

ρ ≈ 1.55 kg/L

Soil kg to Liters Converter

Pick the soil and how wet it is.

ρ ≈ 1.3 kg/L

Topsoil kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density you measured.

ρ ≈ 1.25 kg/L

Compost kg to Liters Converter

Add how wet and how packed it is.

ρ ≈ 0.65 kg/L

Potting Mix kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of your mix.

ρ ≈ 0.45 kg/L

Cement Powder kg to Liters Converter

Pick loose or packed.

ρ ≈ 1.44 kg/L

Concrete kg to Liters Converter

Pick the type of concrete.

ρ ≈ 2.3 kg/L

Mortar kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your mix.

ρ ≈ 2.1 kg/L

Plaster kg to Liters Converter

Pick dry powder or wet mix.

ρ ≈ 1.1 kg/L

Wood Pellets kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density of the pellets.

ρ ≈ 0.65 kg/L

Wood Chips kg to Liters Converter

Add how wet and how packed they are.

ρ ≈ 0.35 kg/L

Sawdust kg to Liters Converter

Use the bulk density you measured.

ρ ≈ 0.22 kg/L

Plastic Granules kg to Liters Converter

Pick the plastic and bulk density.

ρ ≈ 0.6 kg/L

Metal kg to Liters Converter

Use the density of your metal.

ρ ≈ 7.85 kg/L

Container Fill Volume Calculator

Find the volume from the mass inside.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Container Capacity-to-Mass Calculator

Find how much mass fits in a box or tank.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Partial Container Fill Calculator

Find what is in a tank that is part full.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Container Quantity Calculator

Find how many tanks or tubs you need.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Target Volume Mass Calculator

Find the mass you need for a volume.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Tank Contents Mass Calculator

Turn the liquid in a tank into mass.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Mixture Mass-to-Volume Calculator

Use the density of the final mix.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Price per Kilogram to Liter Calculator

Turn a price per kg into a price per liter.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Price per Liter to Kilogram Calculator

Turn a price per liter into a price per kg.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms per Hour to Liters per Hour Converter

Turn a mass flow into a volume flow.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Liters per Hour to Kilograms per Hour Converter

Turn a volume flow into a mass flow.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to Milliliters Converter

Turn mass into small volumes.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Milliliters to Kilograms Converter

Turn milliliters into kg with the density.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to Cubic Centimeters Converter

Find the volume in cm³.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Cubic Centimeters to Kilograms Converter

Find the mass with the density.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to Cubic Meters Converter

Find the volume in m³.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Cubic Meters to Kilograms Converter

Find the mass with the density.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Grams to Liters Converter

Turn small weights into liters.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Liters to Grams Converter

Find the mass in grams.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Tonnes to Liters Converter

Turn big loads into liters.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Liters to Tonnes Converter

Turn big volumes into tonnes.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to US Gallons Converter

Get the result in US gallons.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

US Gallons to Kilograms Converter

Find the mass from US gallons.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter

Get the result in UK gallons.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Imperial Gallons to Kilograms Converter

Find the mass from UK gallons.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to Fluid Ounces Converter

Pick US or UK fluid ounces.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Kilograms to Cups Converter

Pick the ingredient and the cup size.

ρ ≈ 1 kg/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 1 liter always equal 1 kilogram?

Only for pure water at standard temperature (4°C / 39.2°F). For other liquids like honey (1.42 kg/L) or petrol (0.75 kg/L), 1 liter will weigh substantially more or less.

How do I convert Kilograms to Liters?

Divide the kilogram value by the liquid density in kg/L. For example, 10 kg of cooking oil with density 0.92 kg/L equals 10 / 0.92 = 10.87 Liters.

Does temperature affect liquid weight per liter?

Yes. As liquids warm up, thermal expansion makes them less dense (meaning 1 liter weighs slightly less). For everyday culinary and commercial purposes, nominal densities are used.

How much does 1 liter of milk weigh in kg?

Whole milk has a density of about 1.032 kg/L, so 1 liter of milk weighs roughly 1.03 kg and 5 liters weigh about 5.16 kg.

How many kilograms is 1 liter of diesel or gasoline?

Diesel averages about 0.832 kg per liter and gasoline (petrol) about 0.745 kg per liter, so both weigh noticeably less than the same volume of water.