Liters to kg Converter
Water, oil, milk — weight by liquid density
Water is 1 kg per liter (at 4°C), so liters equal kilograms. Other liquids need their density factored in; density varies slightly with temperature.
Weight by liquid
| Liquid | Density (kg/L) | 1L | 8L | 20L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1 | 1 kg | 8.00 kg | 20.0 kg |
| Milk | 1.03 | 1.03 kg | 8.24 kg | 20.6 kg |
| Cooking oil | 0.92 | 0.92 kg | 7.36 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Gasoline | 0.74 | 0.74 kg | 5.92 kg | 14.8 kg |
| Diesel | 0.85 | 0.85 kg | 6.80 kg | 17.0 kg |
| Honey | 1.42 | 1.42 kg | 11.36 kg | 28.4 kg |
| Soy sauce | 1.15 | 1.15 kg | 9.20 kg | 23.0 kg |
| Ethanol | 0.79 | 0.79 kg | 6.32 kg | 15.8 kg |
FAQ
How many kg is 8 liters?
8 kg if it's water. Cooking oil is about 7.4 kg, gasoline about 5.9 kg and milk about 8.2 kg — it depends on the liquid's density.
Why aren't liters and kg the same?
Liters measure volume, kilograms measure mass. They match only for water, whose density is 1 kg/L.
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