Kilograms to Liters Converter
Convert kilograms (kg) to liters (L)
Result
1 kg of water = 1 L
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 liters
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water L = kg × 1 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
L = kg × 1 (water)
2 kg of water = 2 L
Other substances
1 kg is milk 0.9709 L, cooking oil 1.087 L, ghee (melted) 1.099 L, honey 0.7042 L. 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 liters (L)
A litre is 1,000 mL. Milk, oil and fuel are sold by the litre.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in one kilogram?
For water, one kilogram is 1 liters. For other substances it depends on density: milk 0.9709 L, cooking oil 1.087 L, ghee (melted) 1.099 L, honey 0.7042 L.
Is the kg to L 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 liters?
Turn the weight into grams, divide by the density in g/mL to get millilitres, then convert to liters. For water: 2 kg = 2 L.