Metal kg to Liters Converter
The Metal kg to Liters Converter uses 7.85 kg/L, the density of carbon steel. So 1 kg of steel fills about 127 mL.
Interactive Metal kg to Liters Converter Engine
Result = Value × Factor
How Metal kg to Liters Converter Works?
The Metal kg to Liters Converter works in 3 steps.
- 1
Enter the mass of metal in kilograms (kg).
- 2
Keep 7.85 kg/L for carbon steel, or set aluminum 2.70, stainless steel 8.00, copper 8.96, lead 11.34 or gold 19.32 kg/L.
- 3
Read the solid volume in liters (L), or multiply by 1,000 for cubic centimeters (cm³).
Metal kg to Liters Converter Formula
The Metal kg to Liters Converter formula is:
Volume (L) = Mass of metal (kg) ÷ 7.85 kg/LThe reverse formula is Mass (kg) = Volume of metal (L) × 7.85 kg/L.
Worked example
25 kg (55.12 lb) of metal ÷ 7.85 kg/L = 3.185 L (0.8413 US gal).
Scrap metal piles hold far more air than solid metal. Loose steel scrap has a bulk density of only 0.6 to 1.5 kg/L, so use bulk density for scrap bins.
Metal kg to Liters Converter Conversion Table
The Metal kg to Liters Converter table converts 12 masses of metal from 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) into liters (L), US gallons and Imperial gallons at 7.85 kg/L (65.511 lb per US gallon).
| Mass (kg) | Mass (lb) | Volume (L) | Volume (US gal) | Volume (Imp gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.102 | 0.0637 | 0.0168 | 0.014 |
| 1 | 2.205 | 0.1274 | 0.0337 | 0.028 |
| 2 | 4.409 | 0.2548 | 0.0673 | 0.056 |
| 5 | 11.02 | 0.6369 | 0.1683 | 0.1401 |
| 10 | 22.05 | 1.274 | 0.3365 | 0.2802 |
| 20 | 44.09 | 2.548 | 0.673 | 0.5604 |
| 25 | 55.12 | 3.185 | 0.8413 | 0.7005 |
| 50 | 110.2 | 6.369 | 1.683 | 1.401 |
| 100 | 220.5 | 12.74 | 3.365 | 2.802 |
| 200 | 440.9 | 25.48 | 6.73 | 5.604 |
| 500 | 1,102 | 63.69 | 16.83 | 14.01 |
| 1,000 | 2,205 | 127.4 | 33.65 | 28.02 |
What is Metal kg to Liters Converter?
The Metal kg to Liters Converter is a calculator that converts solid metal from mass to volume at 7.85 kg/L for steel. Solid metals are the densest everyday materials, from magnesium at 1.74 kg/L to osmium at 22.59 kg/L.
Engineers use metal density to estimate part weight from a CAD volume, and the reverse. A 1 m length of 20 mm steel bar has a volume of 0.314 L and weighs 2.47 kg.
What are the uses of Metal kg to Liters Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Metal kg to Liters Converter: part weight, casting, steel stock and precious metals.
Part weight
Engineers convert CAD volumes into part mass.
Casting
Foundries convert mold volume into molten metal mass.
Steel stock
Fabricators convert bar and plate volume into weight.
Precious metals
Jewelers convert gold grams into ring volume.
Metal kg to Liters Converter FAQ
How much does 1 liter of steel weigh?
1 liter of carbon steel weighs about 7.85 kg (17.3 lb).
Is aluminum lighter than steel?
Yes, aluminum is about 66% lighter than steel: 2.70 kg/L against 7.85 kg/L.
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