Kilograms (water) to Litres (water) (kg to L)
1 kg = 1 L. Multiply kilograms (water) by 1; the box below does it both ways.
5 kg = 5 L · litres (water) to kilograms (water) page
How to convert kilograms (water) to litres (water)
- Take the value in kilograms (water).
- Multiply by 1 (because 1 kg = 1 L).
- Example: 5 kg × 1 = 5 L.
- Going back: divide by 1, or multiply by 1.
Where this comes up
For water 1 kg is 1 L. A 15 kg LPG cylinder is not 15 L: liquid LPG is about 0.55 kg per litre, so it holds roughly 27 L. Use this page for water, milk and other watery liquids only.
| kg | L |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 15 | 15 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 500 | 500 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
Questions people ask
How many litres (water) are in 1 kilogram of water?
1 kg = 1 L. To convert, multiply the kilogram of water value by 1.
What is 20 kg in L?
20 kg is 20 L.
How do I convert litres (water) back to kilograms (water)?
Divide by 1, or multiply by 1: 1 L = 1 kg.
Does this work for oil, milk or flour?
Only approximately. The page assumes the density of water (1 g per ml). Milk is 1.03, cooking oil 0.92, honey 1.42, scooped flour about 0.55, so for anything thick, oily or powdered, weigh it instead.
More volume to weight (water) conversions
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Factors are the exact international definitions at the density of water; last checked 2026-10-10.