🧪 kg → Liter Converter
Translate mass in kilograms to volume in liters.
Ideal for chemical batching, recipe scaling, and inventory management when mass measurements must be dispensed by volume.
Pure water at ~4°C.
Liters: 5 L
Milliliters: 5,000 mL
Cubic meters: 0.005 m³
How to Use This Calculator
Enter kilograms
Provide the mass measured in kilograms.
Select density
Choose a preset substance or specify custom density in g/cc.
Review liters
Read the volume in liters plus milliliters and cubic meters.
Formula
Volume (cc) = Mass (g) ÷ Density (g/cc)
Liters = Volume (cc) ÷ 1,000
Mass (g) = Kilograms × 1,000
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Converting kilograms to liters ensures mass-based inventory aligns with volumetric storage and dispensing systems. This calculator uses density so the conversion remains accurate for different fluids and bulk materials.
Presets cover common substances such as water and oil, but the custom option lets you match supplier data sheets or lab measurements.
Additional outputs in milliliters and cubic meters support both lab-scale and industrial-scale planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is density required?
Mass and volume are linked by density (mass = density × volume). Without density, there’s no unique conversion.
Can I convert liters back to kilograms?
Multiply liters by density (kg/L) or use the kg-to-liter converter with the inverse procedure.
Does temperature matter?
Yes. Density varies with temperature. Use a value measured at your operating temperature.
Does it handle solids?
Yes, provided you know the bulk density in g/cc for the material.