Kilograms to Cubic Meters Converter
Convert kilograms (kg) to cubic meters (m³)
Result
1 kg of water = 0.001 m³
1 kg in other units
- 1Enter a valueType the number to convert
- 2Pick the unitsChoose what to convert from and to
- 3Read the resultSee it in every other unit too
How to convert kilograms to cubic meters
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water m³ = kg ÷ 1,000 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
m³ = kg ÷ 1,000 (water)
2 kg of water = 0.002 m³
Other substances
1 kg is milk 0.0009709 m³, cooking oil 0.001087 m³, ghee (melted) 0.001099 m³, honey 0.0007042 m³. Lighter substances such as oil take up more volume for the same weight.
About kilograms (kg)
A kilogram is 1,000 grams, the SI unit of mass.
About cubic meters (m³)
A cubic metre is 1,000 litres. A cubic metre of water weighs about one tonne.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in one kilogram?
For water, one kilogram is 0.001 cubic meters. For other substances it depends on density: milk 0.0009709 m³, cooking oil 0.001087 m³, ghee (melted) 0.001099 m³, honey 0.0007042 m³.
Is the kg to m³ conversion the same for every liquid?
No. Weight and volume are linked by density, so oil, milk and honey all give different answers. Pick the substance in the converter above.
How do I convert kilograms to cubic meters?
Turn the weight into grams, divide by the density in g/mL to get millilitres, then convert to cubic meters. For water: 2 kg = 0.002 m³.